The Pace That Thrills
“Speeding Right at your Heart!”
Synopsis
Paula, a chorus girl, marries into an aristocratic family. Unfortunately, her husband is a drunk. When he tries to give some liquor to their infant son, she brandishes a pair of scissors at him. He wrestles them away from her, then falls down the stairs and stabs himself. Due to the perjured testimony of the maid and butler, Paula is convicted of murder and sent to jail. Her son, Danny, grows up to be a movie star. There is a controversy surrounding him because he refuses to do his own stunts. The reason he won't take any chances is that he is using all his money to get his mother out of jail. Finally, to redeem himself, he agrees to participate in a charity auto race, but his mother's hearing is scheduled for the race day.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 18, 1925
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Webster Campbell
- Screenplay & Story
- Byron Morgan
- Original Title
- The Pace That Thrills
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Webster Campbell
Byron Morgan
Department Leadership Roster
Webster Campbell
Director
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What is The Pace That Thrills about?
Paula, a chorus girl, marries into an aristocratic family. Unfortunately, her husband is a drunk. When he tries to give some liquor to their infant son, she brandishes a pair of scissors at him. He wrestles them away from her, then falls down the stairs and stabs himself. Due to the perjured testimony of the maid and butler, Paula is convicted of murder and sent to jail. Her son, Danny, grows up to be a movie star. There is a controversy surrounding him because he refuses to do his own stunts. The reason he won't take any chances is that he is using all his money to get his mother out of jail. Finally, to redeem himself, he agrees to participate in a charity auto race, but his mother's hearing is scheduled for the race day.
Who directed The Pace That Thrills?
The Pace That Thrills was directed by Webster Campbell.
Who stars in The Pace That Thrills?
The principal cast of The Pace That Thrills includes Ben Lyon, Mary Astor, Tully Marshall, Fritzi Brunette, Charles Byer.
When was The Pace That Thrills released and how long is it?
The Pace That Thrills was released in 1925 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.