Speed King
“"He outwits, outfights and outgames the enemy, saves Mandavia for the real king and wins the girl."”
Synopsis
Jimmy Martin, king of the motorcycle speedsters, visits the Kingdom of Mandavia for a race. There he is persuaded to impersonate the king by a traitor, Rodolph D'Henri, who intends to annex part of Mandavia for neighboring Selmarnia. The real king is in jail. D'Henri's plot is successful until Martin falls in love with Princess Margaret of Alvernia. Then he discloses his true identity, releases the real king, exposes the traitor, earns knighthood, and marries Margaret.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1923
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Grover Jones
- Original Title
- Speed King
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 52m
- Production Studios
- Phil Goldstone Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Grover Jones
Department Leadership Roster
Grover Jones
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Speed King
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What is Speed King about?
Jimmy Martin, king of the motorcycle speedsters, visits the Kingdom of Mandavia for a race. There he is persuaded to impersonate the king by a traitor, Rodolph D'Henri, who intends to annex part of Mandavia for neighboring Selmarnia. The real king is in jail. D'Henri's plot is successful until Martin falls in love with Princess Margaret of Alvernia. Then he discloses his true identity, releases the real king, exposes the traitor, earns knighthood, and marries Margaret.
Who directed Speed King?
Speed King was directed by Grover Jones.
Who stars in Speed King?
The principal cast of Speed King includes Richard Talmadge, Harry von Meter, Virginia Warwick, Mark Fenton.
When was Speed King released and how long is it?
Speed King was released in 1923 with a total runtime of 52m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Speed King?
Speed King holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).