Pat O'Farrell, a rich young man, takes a job as a truck-driver for his uncle's milk company, and falls in love with Cliare Knight, daughter of the Knight Car Company. Pat is financing "Dad" Perkins, who is working on a super-charger which Pat hopes to put on the Knight race-cars.

Is Super Speed, a silent film from 1925, worth watching today? Short answer: yes, but with significant caveats. This rarely seen relic offers a fascinating glimpse into the nascent days of cinematic storytelling, particularly for those with a deep appreciation for the silent era's unique charm and challenges. It's a fi...


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

Albert S. Rogell

J. Gordon Edwards
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"Is Super Speed, a silent film from 1925, worth watching today? Short answer: yes, but with significant caveats. This rarely seen relic offers a fascinating glimpse into the nascent days of cinematic storytelling, particularly for those with a deep appreciation for the silent era's unique charm and challenges. It's a film for the dedicated cinephile, the historian, or anyone curious about how foundational narrative structures were laid. It is decidedly NOT for the casual viewer seeking modern pac..."
Mildred Harris
John Grey
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