Comedy ·Action · United States of America · 1924 · 18m

Kid Speed

Kid Speed poster
Director
Noel M. SmithLarry Semon
Cast
Larry Semon as The Speed Kid Dorothy Dwan as Lou DuPoys Oliver Hardy as Dangerous Dan McGraw Frank Alexander as Mr. Avery DuPoys Spencer Bell as The Speed Kid's Co-Driver (uncredited) William Hauber as Sheriff Phil O'Delfya
Crew
Hans F. Koenekamp — Director of Photography Noel M. Smith — Writer Larry Semon — Writer Larry Semon — Producer
Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes
car racebusinessmanslapstick comedyblack and whitesilent filmcross country raceshort film
Key Collaborators
Noel M. Smith Director Larry Semon Director Hans F. Koenekamp Director of Photography Noel M. Smith Writer Larry Semon Writer Larry Semon Producer
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