The Speed Limit
1926 film
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. It was produced by the independent company Gotham Pictures.
01Plot
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.
02Cast
- Raymond McKee as Tom Milburn
- Ethel Shannon as Bess Stanson
- Bruce Gordon as Claude Roswell
- Georgie Chapman as Henry Berger
- James Conly as Eightball Jackson
- Edward W. Borman as Biff Garrison
- Rona Lee as Muriel Hodge
- Paul Weigel as Mr. Charles Benson
- Lucille Thorndyke as Mrs. Charles Benson
Sources and credits
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- The Speed Limit (1926) - 1.jpg by Camera Pictures / Lumas Film Corporation, Public domain
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