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Movie poster: The Speed Spook (1924)
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The Speed Spook

1924 · 72 min Comedy Mystery Action
3.0 / 10 · TMDB

An auto racer driving through a small town finds himself tangled up in a local political controversy, an election and a mystery that surrounds a supposedly "haunted" car that speeds through town with no driver and disappears before anyone can catch it.

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Year 1924
Country United States of America
Genre Comedy, Mystery, Action
Director Charles Hines
Runtime 72 min.
Rating TMDB: 3.0/10 (1 votes)

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The film constructs a lively narrative that intertwines slapstick comedy, supernatural mystery, and small-town political satire against the backdrop of rising automobile mania. It relies on clever practical effects to bring the 'ghost car' to life, a technical novelty for its time.

What lingers after the final reel is the cheerful absurdity of the premise and the sheer momentum of its playful chase sequences. A charming relic of silent-era inventiveness. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Charles Hines

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With a light snack, to enjoy the vintage physical comedy and inventive early car stunts.

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