Speed Wild (1925)
Comedy-drama | 10 May 1925
Director:
Harry GarsonWriters:
Frank S. Beresford, H. H. Van LoanProducer:
Harry GarsonCinematographer:
William TuersProduction Company:
Harry Garson ProductionsThe 31 Jan 1925 Exhibitors Trade Review announced the next starring vehicle for Western star Maurice B. “Lefty” Flynn as a contemporary comedy-drama, produced and directed by Harry Garson. At the time of the article, Speed Wild was considered a provisional title. The 14 Mar 1925 Moving Picture World described Flynn’s role as similar to those associated with the late Wallace Reid. The next day’s Film Daily noted that principal photography was underway in Oceanside, CA.
Although the 21 Feb 1925, 7 Mar 1925, and 11 Apr 1925 issues of Moving Picture World reported that Ann May had been cast as “Mary Bryant,” the May 1925 Motion Picture attributed the role to Dorothy Dwan. Reviews of the film also disagreed, with the 10 May 1925 Film Daily, 23 May 1925 Moving Picture World, and 6 Jun 1925 Exhibitors Herald listed Dorothy Dwan among the cast, while the 6 Jun 1925 Exhibitors Trade Review and the 20 Jun 1925 Motion Picture News listing Ann May. Previous AFI researchers credited the part to Ethel Shannon, although she is not mentioned in available sources. Also joining the production was child actor Billy Butts, as stated in the 17 Apr 1926 Exhibitors Herald.
Speed Wild opened 10 May 1925 to generally positive reviews, with several critics highlighting the performance of African American comedian Raymond Turner.
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The 31 Jan 1925 Exhibitors Trade Review announced the next starring vehicle for Western star Maurice B. “Lefty” Flynn as a contemporary comedy-drama, produced and directed by Harry Garson. At the time of the article, Speed Wild was considered a provisional title. The 14 Mar 1925 Moving Picture World described Flynn’s role as similar to those associated with the late Wallace Reid. The next day’s Film Daily noted that principal photography was underway in Oceanside, CA.
Although the 21 Feb 1925, 7 Mar 1925, and 11 Apr 1925 issues of Moving Picture World reported that Ann May had been cast as “Mary Bryant,” the May 1925 Motion Picture attributed the role to Dorothy Dwan. Reviews of the film also disagreed, with the 10 May 1925 Film Daily, 23 May 1925 Moving Picture World, and 6 Jun 1925 Exhibitors Herald listed Dorothy Dwan among the cast, while the 6 Jun 1925 Exhibitors Trade Review and the 20 Jun 1925 Motion Picture News listing Ann May. Previous AFI researchers credited the part to Ethel Shannon, although she is not mentioned in available sources. Also joining the production was child actor Billy Butts, as stated in the 17 Apr 1926 Exhibitors Herald.
Speed Wild opened 10 May 1925 to generally positive reviews, with several critics highlighting the performance of African American comedian Raymond Turner.
Racing enthusiast Jack Ames joins the police department as a motorcycle officer. His first assignment is to the vice squad, which is investigating the smuggling of Chinese picture brides into the U.S. After rescuing Mary Bryant from an automobile accident, Jack falls in love with her and promises to help reform her brother, Charles, who has become involved with the gang of smugglers. Wendell Martin, the gang’s leader, is also in love with Mary and lures her aboard a yacht by telling her that Charles is held prisoner below deck. Jack makes a narrow escape when Martin’s men force his motorcycle off a cliff. He then learns of Mary's peril and gives chase, fighting Martin and his gang until the police arrive. The smugglers are arrested, and Jack wins ...
Racing enthusiast Jack Ames joins the police department as a motorcycle officer. His first assignment is to the vice squad, which is investigating the smuggling of Chinese picture brides into the U.S. After rescuing Mary Bryant from an automobile accident, Jack falls in love with her and promises to help reform her brother, Charles, who has become involved with the gang of smugglers. Wendell Martin, the gang’s leader, is also in love with Mary and lures her aboard a yacht by telling her that Charles is held prisoner below deck. Jack makes a narrow escape when Martin’s men force his motorcycle off a cliff. He then learns of Mary's peril and gives chase, fighting Martin and his gang until the police arrive. The smugglers are arrested, and Jack wins Mary.
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