Kid Speed

Kid Speed

1924 · 18 min · ★ 5.7 · Comedy, Action

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.

Directed by Larry Semon · Written by Noel M. Smith

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Larry Semon The Speed Kid
Dorothy Dwan Lou DuPoys
Oliver Hardy Dangerous Dan McGraw
Frank Alexander Mr. Avery DuPoys
Spencer Bell The Speed Kid's Co-Driver (uncredited)
William Hauber Sheriff Phil O'Delfya
James J. Jeffries The Blacksmith
Grover Ligon

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