The Speed Limit
The Speed Limit is a 1926 American silent romantic comedy film directed by Frank O'Connor and starring Raymond McKee, Ethel Shannon, and Bruce [Gordon (actor/director)|Bruce Gordon]. It was produced by the independent company Gotham Pictures.
Plot
As described in a film magazine review, garage mechanic Tom Milburn is in love with Bess Stanson, a cashier at the garage. A rival for her affection appears in the person of Claude Roswell, a wealthy sport who drives a Rolls-Royce. Tom and a pal have invented new tires that they expect to be a racing success. Tom enters a big automobile race, finds a chance to use his new tires, and wins despite foul play on the part of Roswell. Roswell is then arrested. Tom and Bess decide to tie up for live.Cast
- Raymond McKee as Tom Milburn
- Ethel Shannon as Bess Stanson
- Bruce Gordon as Claude Roswell
- Georgie Chapman as Henry Berger
- James Conly as Eightball Jackson
- Edward W. Borman as Biff Garrison
- Rona Lee as Muriel Hodge
- Paul Weigel as Mr. Charles Benson
- Lucille Thorndyke as Mrs. Charles Benson