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Lightning Speed
Lightning Speed
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Lightning Speed

1928
55m
Action

Status

Released

Release

1928

Runtime

55m

Storyline

Jack Pemberton, a cub reporter falls in love with Betty (Mary Mayberry), the governor's daughter. During an investigation into racketeering, Jack learns that gangster Velvet is attempting to kidnap Betty in order to force her father to pardon a relative on death row.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
55m
Aug 26, 1928
Director
Robert N. Bradbury
Robert N. Bradbury
Production
Film Booking Offices of America (FBO)
Film Booking Offices of America (FBO)
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

5 Cast Members

Bob Steele

Bob Steele

Jack Pemberton

Mary Maybery

Betty Standish (as Mary Mabery)

Perry Murdock

Perry Murdock

Shorty

Barney Furey

Barney Furey

Velvet

William Welsh

William Welsh

Governor Standish

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