Double Speed
“A BREEZY tale of a millionaire who became a chauffeur to win a girl- Innocently took the name of a notorious crook- Was forced to pose as his real self.”
Synopsis
Auto racer Speed Carr enters a marathon race across the United States, from New York to Los Angeles. He encounters numerous obstacles not related to the race and must switch identities and vehicles before he can finish.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 1, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sam Wood
- Screenplay & Story
- Clara Genevieve Kennedy
- Original Title
- Double Speed
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sam Wood
Clara Genevieve Kennedy, J. Stewart Woodhouse, Byron Morgan
Alfred Gilks
Department Leadership Roster
Byron Morgan
Writer
Alfred Gilks
Director of Photography
Clara Genevieve Kennedy
Screenplay
Sam Wood
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Double Speed
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What is Double Speed about?
Auto racer Speed Carr enters a marathon race across the United States, from New York to Los Angeles. He encounters numerous obstacles not related to the race and must switch identities and vehicles before he can finish.
Who directed Double Speed?
Double Speed was directed by Sam Wood.
Who stars in Double Speed?
The principal cast of Double Speed includes Wallace Reid, Wanda Hawley, Theodore Roberts, Tully Marshall, Lucien Littlefield.
When was Double Speed released and how long is it?
Double Speed was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Double Speed?
Double Speed holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).