Speed Mad
Synopsis
Bill Sanford (William Fairbanks), a daredevil race-car driver, is abducted by his main competitor Alan Lawson (Lloyd Whitlock) and his henchmen, on the eve of a race he hopes will win him $5,000. But he escapes his captors and arrives ate the race track just in time to drive his speedster to victory. With the prize money, he saves the father, Charles Hampton (Charles K. French) of his sweetheart Betty Hampton (Edith Roberts) from losing the family.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 15, 1925
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jay Marchant
- Screenplay & Story
- Dorothy Howell, Malcolm Stuart Boylan
- Original Title
- Speed Mad
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jay Marchant
Dorothy Howell, Malcolm Stuart Boylan
George Meehan
Charles J. Hunt
Department Leadership Roster
Jay Marchant
Director
George Meehan
Director of Photography
Charles J. Hunt
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Speed Mad
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What is Speed Mad about?
Bill Sanford (William Fairbanks), a daredevil race-car driver, is abducted by his main competitor Alan Lawson (Lloyd Whitlock) and his henchmen, on the eve of a race he hopes will win him $5,000. But he escapes his captors and arrives ate the race track just in time to drive his speedster to victory. With the prize money, he saves the father, Charles Hampton (Charles K. French) of his sweetheart Betty Hampton (Edith Roberts) from losing the family.
Who directed Speed Mad?
Speed Mad was directed by Jay Marchant.
Who stars in Speed Mad?
The principal cast of Speed Mad includes William Fairbanks, Edith Roberts, Lloyd Whitlock, Melbourne MacDowell, Johnny Fox.
When was Speed Mad released and how long is it?
Speed Mad was released in 1925 with a total runtime of 50m.