The Self Starter

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The Self Starter
The Self Starter (1926, poster).jpg
Directed by Harry Joe Brown
Written byHarry Joe Brown
Produced by W. Ray Johnston
Harry Joe Brown
Starring Reed Howes
Mildred Harris
Sheldon Lewis
Production
company
Harry J. Brown Productions
Distributed by Rayart Pictures
Butcher's Film Service (UK)
Release date
  • May 3, 1926 (1926-05-03)
Running time
50 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguagesSilent
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.

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Synopsis

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.

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References

  1. Munden p.695

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