A wealthy business man organizes a race. One the competitors is in love with his daughter.


The Roaring Twenties, Rubber, and Romance: A Deep Dive into Kid Speed (1924) Step into a time capsule, back to the vibrant, chaotic, and utterly charming era of the 1920s – a period when cinema was truly finding its voice, even without dialogue. Amidst the burgeoning fascination with speed, machinery, and the ...

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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.

Larry Semon

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" The Roaring Twenties, Rubber, and Romance: A Deep Dive into Kid Speed (1924) Step into a time capsule, back to the vibrant, chaotic, and utterly charming era of the 1920s – a period when cinema was truly finding its voice, even without dialogue. Amidst the burgeoning fascination with speed, machinery, and the thrill of the chase, films like Kid Speed emerged, capturing the zeitgeist with an infectious energy. This 1924 silent comedy, a delightful concoction of slapstick, romance, and hi..."
Larry Semon, Noel M. Smith, Leon Lee
United States

