Kid Speed (1924): cast, story & where to watch
1924 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1924, Kid Speed is an action, comedy and romance film directed by Larry Semon, running about 18 minutes.
What it’s about. Avery DuPoise is a wealthy business man, organising a race. He meets one the competitors of the race, who is in love with DuPoises daughter. Another competitor crashes into the action, who is also in love DuPoises daughter. DuPoise suggests that who ever wins the race will have the opportunity to visit his daughter every Wednesday night. An action packed races commences, with one competitor doing more than usual to win the race.
Who’s in it. Kid Speed stars Larry Semon as The Speed Kid, Dorothy Dwan as Lou DuPoise, Oliver Hardy as Dangerous Dan McGraw and Frank Alexander as Mr. Avery DuPoys, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Kid Speed has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kid Speed page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kid Speed tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kid Speed (1924)?
- In US, Kid Speed is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Kid Speed worth watching?
- Kid Speed holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Kid Speed?
- Kid Speed stars Larry Semon, Dorothy Dwan, Oliver Hardy, Frank Alexander and Spencer Bell.
- When was Kid Speed released?
- Kid Speed was released in 1924, with a runtime of about 18 minutes.