Silent film speed demon learns humility the hard way—1921 style.
Egotistical race-car driver Dusty Rhoades learns that humility pays off even better than acclaim.
Practical Effects
Real 1921 race cars, real dirt tracks, real broken bones waiting to happen.
Acting
Wallace Reid's magnetic arrogance—he was literally called 'Wally' by adoring fans.
Director
Frank Urson
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Wallace Reid was Paramount's biggest male star when this released; he died just two years later from morphine addiction contracted treating an on-set injury.
This film captures the birth of American car culture—Detroit was becoming the world's factory and speed was the new religion.
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