Double Speed (1920)
Overview
Auto racer Speed Carr enters a marathon race across the United States, from New York to Los Angeles. He encounters numerous obstacles not related to the race and must switch identities and vehicles before he can finish.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 1.434 |
Directed By
Sam Wood
Crew
Clara Genevieve Kennedy
Byron Morgan
J. Stewart Woodhouse
Clara Genevieve Kennedy
Alfred Gilks
Sam Wood
TOP CAST
Wallace Reid
'Speed' Carr
Wanda Hawley
Sallie McPherson
Theodore Roberts
John Ogden
Tully Marshall
Donald McPherson
Lucien Littlefield
Reginald Toby
Guy Oliver
Pawn Broker
Teddy Tetzlaff
Race Car Driver
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