Kid Speed (1924)
Overview
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.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 1.276 |
Directed By
Noel M. Smith
Larry Semon
Crew
Noel M. Smith
Larry Semon
Leon Lee
Noel M. Smith
Larry Semon
Larry Semon
Hans F. Koenekamp
TOP CAST
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
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