The Speed Limit Explained

The Speed Limit
Director:Frank O'Connor
Producer:Renaud Hoffman
Starring:Raymond McKee
Ethel Shannon
Bruce Gordon
Studio:Camera Pictures
Distributor:Lumas Film Corporation
Stoll Pictures (UK)
Runtime:60 minutes
Country:United States
Language:Silent (English intertitles)

The Speed Limit is a 1926 American silent romantic comedy film directed by Frank O'Connor and starring Raymond McKee, Ethel Shannon, and Bruce Gordon.[1] It was produced by the independent company Gotham Pictures.

Plot

As described in a film magazine review, garage mechanic Tom Milburn is in love with Bess Stanson, a cashier at the garage. A rival for her affection appears in the person of Claude Roswell, a wealthy sport who drives a Rolls-Royce. Tom and a pal have invented new tires that they expect to be a racing success. Tom enters a big automobile race, finds a chance to use his new tires, and wins despite foul play on the part of Roswell. Roswell is then arrested. Tom and Bess decide to tie up for live.

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Notes and References

  1. Munden p. 754