The read
It runs a compact 18m.
Synopsis
An eccentric inventor has thought of a way that automobiles can run on radio waves, without gasoline. His plans put him in conflict with the owner of an oil company, who is also pursuing the inventor's daughter. This rival begins to scheme against the inventor, and it is left up to the inventor's hired man to try to stop him.
Ratings
IMDb5.9/10
2 audience votes
Key crew
- Del LordDirector
- Frank CapraWriter
- Jefferson MoffittWriter
Cast
- Billy BevanHiram Case
- Andy ClydeBurbank Watts
- Lillian KnightWinnie Watts
- John J. RichardsonT. Potter Doam
- Leo SulkyProspective Buyer #1
- James DonnellyProspective Buyer #2
- Vernon DentGasoline Customer
- Irving BaconDriver Seeking Car (uncredited)
- Andre BaileyDancing Girl (uncredited)
- Evelyn FranciscoDancing Girl (uncredited)
- George HarrisLittle Dancer (uncredited)
- Thelma HillDancing Girl (uncredited)
Themes
slapstick comedysabotageelectric carsilent filmremote control car