

1922's most chaotic car chase where safety regulations didn't exist yet.
Stunts
Actual dangerous car stunts performed by people who definitely weren't insured.
Production
Fifteen chapters of weekly serial cliffhangers — binge culture's great-grandparent.

Director
George B. Seitz
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
George B. Seitz directed over 100 films, including this serial and later wholesome MGM family pictures — talk about range.
This serial premiered when movies were still fighting for respectability; the 'Speed' character name was pure marketing to young male audiences.