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Speed King

"He outwits, outfights and outgames the enemy, saves Mandavia for the real king and wins the girl."
Jan 1, 1923 · 52m
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Jimmy Martin, king of the motorcycle speedsters, visits the Kingdom of Mandavia for a race. There he is persuaded to impersonate the king by a traitor, Rodolph D'Henri, who intends to annex part of Mandavia for neighboring Selmarnia. The real king is in jail. D'Henri's plot is successful until Martin falls in love with Princess Margaret of Alvernia. Then he discloses his true identity, releases the real king, exposes the traitor, earns knighthood, and marries Margaret.

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CAST

Richard Talmadge
Jimmy Martin / King Charles
Harry von Meter
Randolph D'Henri
Virginia Warwick
Princess Margaret
Mark Fenton
General Mendell
Directed by Grover Jones

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
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Revenue
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Production
Phil Goldstone Productions
Country
US

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