Kid Speed
Seen it?1924 | 18 min | Comedy, Action
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and action fans.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 18 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1924: an older pace and style.
Avery DuPoys is a wealthy businessman, organising a race. He meets one of the competitors of the race, who is in love with DuPoys's daughter. Another competitor crashes into the action, who is also in love with DuPoys's daughter. DuPoys suggests that whoever wins the race will have the opportunity to visit his daughter every Wednesday night. An action-packed race commences, with one competitor doing more than usual to win the race.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 944 people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Larry Semon, Noel M. Smith
- Larry SemonThe Speed Kid
- Dorothy DwanLou DuPoys
- Oliver HardyDangerous Dan McGraw
- Frank AlexanderMr. Avery DuPoys
- Spencer BellThe Speed Kid's Co-Driver (uncredited)
- William HauberSheriff Phil O'Delfya
- James J. JeffriesThe Blacksmith
- Grover Ligon