Lightning Speed

Lightning Speed

1928 · 55 min · ★ 10.0 · Action

Jack Pemberton, a cub reporter falls in love with Betty (Mary Mayberry), the governor's daughter. During an investigation into racketeering, Jack learns that gangster Velvet is attempting to kidnap Betty in order to force her father to pardon a relative on death row.

Directed by Robert N. Bradbury · Written by Robert N. Bradbury

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