Speedy Smith (film)

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Speedy Smith
Directed by Duke Worne
Written by Suzanne Avery
Produced byDuke Worne
Starring Billy Sullivan
Hazel Deane
Harry Tenbrook
Cinematography Ernest F. Smith
Production
company
Duke Worne Productions
Distributed by Rayart Pictures
Release date
June 1927
Running time
50 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguagesSilent
English intertitles

Speedy Smith is a 1927 American silent drama film directed by Duke Worne and starring Billy Sullivan, Hazel Deane and Harry Tenbrook. [1]

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Synopsis

In order to raise money for his girlfriend's mother to have a vital operation, Billy Smith accepts the challenge of boxer Slugger Sampson to last three rounds with him to win prize money.

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References

  1. Munden p.755

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