The Speed Demon Trailer (1912)
An ambitious race driver who is not allowed to compete decides to outwit his competitors.
Watch the official The Speed Demon 1912 trailer in HD below.
An ambitious race driver who is not allowed to compete decides to outwit his competitors.
Watch the official The Speed Demon 1912 trailer in HD below.
Fred Mace as The Speed Demon
Kate Toncray as The Speed Demon's Wife
Dell Henderson as Racing Official
Jack Pickford as The Speed Demon's Son
Sylvia Ashton as The Speed Demon's Wife's Friend
William J. Butler as In Crowd
Edward Dillon as Racing Spectator (as Eddie Dillon)
Harry Hyde as A Judge
Charles Hill Mailes as Kudge (as Charles H. Mailes)
Mack Sennett as Minor Role (unconfirmed)
Charles West as Racing Spectator (as Charles H. West)
United States 14 July 1912
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