Wanda wins an auto race in a tiny auto, and thereby saves the reputation of the car her father represents on the market..
Short answer: Yes, but only if you appreciate the raw, dangerous energy of 1920s stunt work. Flying Wheels is a relic that breathes through its lead actress's willingness to risk her neck for a gag. It is a film for silent comedy purists and automotive historians. It is emphatically not for those who require a complex ...
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"Short answer: Yes, but only if you appreciate the raw, dangerous energy of 1920s stunt work. Flying Wheels is a relic that breathes through its lead actress's willingness to risk her neck for a gag. It is a film for silent comedy purists and automotive historians. It is emphatically not for those who require a complex narrative or high-fidelity production values.This film works because Wanda Wiley possesses a kinetic charisma that rivals the better-known stars of her era. This film fails because..."
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