The Pace That Thrills (1925): cast, story & where to watch
1925 · Film
Released in 1925, The Pace That Thrills is a drama film directed by Webster Campbell, running about 76 minutes. “Speeding Right at your Heart!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Paula, a chorus girl, marries into an aristocratic family. Unfortunately, her husband is a drunk. When he tries to give some liquor to their infant son, she brandishes a pair of scissors at him. He wrestles them away from her, then falls down the stairs and stabs himself. Due to the perjured testimony of the maid and butler, Paula is convicted of murder and sent to jail. Her son, Danny, grows up to be a movie star. There is a controversy surrounding him because he refuses to do his own stunts. The reason he won't take any chances is that he is using all his money to get his mother out of jail. Finally, to redeem himself, he agrees to participate in a charity auto race, but his mother's hearing is scheduled for the race day.
Who’s in it. The Pace That Thrills stars Ben Lyon as Danny Wade, Mary Astor as Doris, Tully Marshall as Hezekiah Sims and Fritzi Brunette as Paula, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Pace That Thrills page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Pace That Thrills tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Pace That Thrills (1925)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Pace That Thrills change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Pace That Thrills?
- The Pace That Thrills stars Ben Lyon, Mary Astor, Tully Marshall, Fritzi Brunette and Charles Byer.
- When was The Pace That Thrills released?
- The Pace That Thrills was released in 1925, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.