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The Speed Demon
The Speed Demon

The Speed Demon

Genres

Comedy

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An ambitious race driver who is not allowed to compete decides to outwit his competitors.

Others

Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

7 mins

Rating

4/10

Release Date

14 July 1912

Country

United States of America

Cast

Fred Mace

Fred Mace

The Speed Demon

Kate Toncray

Kate Toncray

The Speed Demon's Wife

Dell Henderson

Dell Henderson

Racing Official

Jack Pickford

Jack Pickford

The Speed Demon's Son

Sylvia Ashton

Sylvia Ashton

The Speed Demon's Wife's Friend

William J. Butler

William J. Butler

In Crowd

Edward Dillon

Edward Dillon

Racing Spectator (as Eddie Dillon)

Harry Hyde

Harry Hyde

A Judge

Charles Hill Mailes

Charles Hill Mailes

Kudge (as Charles H. Mailes)

Mack Sennett

Mack Sennett

Minor Role (unconfirmed)

Charles West

Charles West

Racing Spectator (as Charles H. West)

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