| The Self Starter | |
| Director: | Harry Joe Brown |
| Producer: | W. Ray Johnston Harry Joe Brown |
| Starring: | Reed Howes Mildred Harris Sheldon Lewis |
| Studio: | Harry J. Brown Productions |
| Distributor: | Rayart Pictures Butcher's Film Service (UK) |
| Runtime: | 50 minutes |
| Country: | United States |
| Language: | Silent English intertitles |
The Self Starter is a 1926 American silent comedy film directed by Harry Joe Brown and starring Reed Howes, Mildred Harris and Sheldon Lewis.[1] It was distributed by the independent Rayart Pictures.
Returning from service in World War I Jerry Neale invents a new self starting ignition system that can power tanks and tractors. He falls in love with young actress Ruth Atkin, but faces a rival in Dan Hicks who also tries to steal his invention.