How America Fell in Love with Helen Gibson, the Pioneer of Action Movies

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How America Fell in Love with Helen Gibson, the Pioneer of Action Movies

The moment “A Test of Courage” was released, America fell in love with Helen Gibson. Critics loved the new star of The Hazards of Helen and had effusive praise for her performance. Motion Picture News reported that “Miss Gibson, by exhibition of unusual feminine daring”…”gives foretaste of excitement,” and that Kalem kept their promise that “there will be no let-up in thrills.”  Most importantly, however, was the praise of the fans. The extra ca…