The Speed Classic (1928)

Jerry Thornton is a wealthy playboy whose hobby is fast cars. When his fiancée, Aheila Van Hauten, objects to his competing against professorial drives in the upcoming Speed Classic race, ... See full summary »

Director:

Bruce M. Mitchell

Writers:

Arthur Hoerl (story), Al Martin (adaptation)

Stars:

Rex Lease, Mildred Harris, Mitchell Lewis

Cast

Cast overview:
Rex Lease	...	Jerry Thornton
Mildred Harris	...	Sheila Van Hauten
Mitchell Lewis	...	Mr. Thornton
Jim Mason	...	Pedro de Malpa (as James Mason)
Helen Jerome Eddy	...	Keziah Stubbs
Otis Harlan	...	The Thirsty One
Garry O'Dell	...	Jonah
Jack Richardson	...	Speed Cop

Storyline

Jerry Thornton is a wealthy playboy whose hobby is fast cars. When his fiancée, Aheila Van Hauten, objects to his competing against professorial drives in the upcoming Speed Classic race, he goes on a drinking and gambling binge in Tia Juana and gets tossed in jail by the Mexican police.

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Plot Keywords:

drinking | mexican | playboy | jail | racecar driver | 

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Romance | Sport

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Certificate:

Passed

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

31 July 1928 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Excellent Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

50 min

Sound Mix:

Silent

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

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