Fast Company
Synopsis
Lawrence Percival Van Huyler, a society fop, protests against the necessity of living up to his snobbish family's blue-blooded traditions. His fiancée, Alicia Vanderveldt, abandons him for Richard Barnaby, who ridicules the pampered Lawrence and brags of his own daring exploits in foreign countries. While the Van Huyler estate is undergoing renovation, Lawrence uncovers a box containing a confession written by the family's founder, Peter Van Huyler. In it, the patriarch admits that he was actually an Irishman of humble birth who made his fortune engaging in piracy on the high seas. Delighted, Lawrence takes a construction job and adopts a fighting attitude, challenging those who had previously made fun of him.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 1, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lynn Reynolds
- Screenplay & Story
- Waldemar Young, John McDermott, Eugene B. Lewis
- Original Title
- Fast Company
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lynn Reynolds
Waldemar Young, John McDermott, Eugene B. Lewis
Department Leadership Roster
Lynn Reynolds
Director
Waldemar Young
Writer
Eugene B. Lewis
Writer
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fast Company
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What is Fast Company about?
Lawrence Percival Van Huyler, a society fop, protests against the necessity of living up to his snobbish family's blue-blooded traditions. His fiancée, Alicia Vanderveldt, abandons him for Richard Barnaby, who ridicules the pampered Lawrence and brags of his own daring exploits in foreign countries. While the Van Huyler estate is undergoing renovation, Lawrence uncovers a box containing a confession written by the family's founder, Peter Van Huyler. In it, the patriarch admits that he was actually an Irishman of humble birth who made his fortune engaging in piracy on the high seas. Delighted, Lawrence takes a construction job and adopts a fighting attitude, challenging those who had previously made fun of him.
Who directed Fast Company?
Fast Company was directed by Lynn Reynolds.
Who stars in Fast Company?
The principal cast of Fast Company includes Franklyn Farnum, Katherine Griffith, Lon Chaney, Fred Montague, Juanita Hansen.
When was Fast Company released and how long is it?
Fast Company was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Fast Company?
Fast Company holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).