The read
It runs a compact 18m.
Synopsis
Avery DuPoys is a wealthy businessman, organising a race. He meets one of the competitors of the race, who is in love with DuPoys's daughter. Another competitor crashes into the action, who is also in love with DuPoys's daughter. DuPoys suggests that whoever wins the race will have the opportunity to visit his daughter every Wednesday night. An action-packed race commences, with one competitor doing more than usual to win the race.
Ratings
IMDb5.8/10
12 audience votes
Key crew
- Larry SemonDirector
- Noel M. SmithDirector
- Noel M. SmithWriter
- Larry SemonWriter
Cast
- Larry SemonThe Speed Kid
- Dorothy DwanLou DuPoys
- Oliver HardyDangerous Dan McGraw
- Frank AlexanderMr. Avery DuPoys
- Spencer BellThe Speed Kid's Co-Driver (uncredited)
- William HauberSheriff Phil O'Delfya
- James J. JeffriesThe Blacksmith
- Grover LigonCast
Themes
car racebusinessmanslapstick comedyblack and whitesilent filmcross country raceshort film