Cast:
Charles Jones , Laura Anson, Fred Eric [ More ]Director:
Scott DunlapWriters:
Harvey Gates, Byron MorganCinematographer:
Don ShortProduction Company:
Fox Film Corp.The film was initially scheduled to be released on 17 June 1923, as stated in the 9 June 1923 Moving Picture World. However, an item in the previous day’s Los Angeles Evening Post-Record reported that principal photography had only recently begun. The 9 June 1923 edition listed Carmel Myers as a cast member, although she has received no mention in other available sources.
Automobile race scenes were filmed with the help of a camera mounted to the rear of a Duesenberg racing car, as depicted in a production still in the 4 August 1923 Exhibitors Herald. The photograph also featured cinematographer Don Short and director Scott Dunlap. The September 1923 Motion Picture revealed that lead actor Charles “Buck” Jones was hospitalized following a scene in which he drove across a burning trestle bridge. After completing three takes, Jones had sustained numerous burns and needed several days to recuperate. Jones later viewed the completed sequence and concluded that it was worth the risk.
Skid Proof was released on 8 July 1923, according to the October 1923 Motion Picture News Booking Guide; other sources have listed the date as 22 July 1923. Openings followed on 28 July 1923 at the Victory Theatre in Burbank, CA; on 3 August 1923 at Loew’s New York Theatre in New York City; and during the week of 16 December 1923 at the Hillstreet Theatre in Los Angeles.
According to the Library of Congress American Silent Feature Film Survival Database, this film is extant. ...
The film was initially scheduled to be released on 17 June 1923, as stated in the 9 June 1923 Moving Picture World. However, an item in the previous day’s Los Angeles Evening Post-Record reported that principal photography had only recently begun. The 9 June 1923 edition listed Carmel Myers as a cast member, although she has received no mention in other available sources.
Automobile race scenes were filmed with the help of a camera mounted to the rear of a Duesenberg racing car, as depicted in a production still in the 4 August 1923 Exhibitors Herald. The photograph also featured cinematographer Don Short and director Scott Dunlap. The September 1923 Motion Picture revealed that lead actor Charles “Buck” Jones was hospitalized following a scene in which he drove across a burning trestle bridge. After completing three takes, Jones had sustained numerous burns and needed several days to recuperate. Jones later viewed the completed sequence and concluded that it was worth the risk.
Skid Proof was released on 8 July 1923, according to the October 1923 Motion Picture News Booking Guide; other sources have listed the date as 22 July 1923. Openings followed on 28 July 1923 at the Victory Theatre in Burbank, CA; on 3 August 1923 at Loew’s New York Theatre in New York City; and during the week of 16 December 1923 at the Hillstreet Theatre in Los Angeles.
According to the Library of Congress American Silent Feature Film Survival Database, this film is extant.
Champion racecar driver Jack Darwin is invited to participate in a transcontinental race, which he loses when a competitor shoots him from an airplane. Jack later becomes a motion picture star and falls in love with an actress named Nadine, whom he saves from marrying a scoundrel. Jack enters another race, winning both the first prize and ...
Champion racecar driver Jack Darwin is invited to participate in a transcontinental race, which he loses when a competitor shoots him from an airplane. Jack later becomes a motion picture star and falls in love with an actress named Nadine, whom he saves from marrying a scoundrel. Jack enters another race, winning both the first prize and Nadine.
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