The Speed Limit

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The Speed Limit
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Directed by Frank O'Connor
Written by James J. Tynan
Produced by Renaud Hoffman
Starring Raymond McKee
Ethel Shannon
Bruce Gordon
Production
company
Camera Pictures
Distributed by Lumas Film Corporation
Stoll Pictures (UK)
Release date
  • March 1926 (1926-03)
Running time
60 minutes
CountryUnited 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.

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Plot

As described in a film magazine review, [2] 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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References

  1. Munden p. 754
  2. Pardy, George T. (February 20, 1926), "Pre-Release Review of Features: The Speed Limit", Motion Picture News, 33 (8), New York City, New York: Motion Picture News, Inc.: 915, retrieved March 23, 2023PD-icon.svg This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain .

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