The Pace That Thrills
"Speeding Right at your Heart!"
Originally released in 1925. The Pace That Thrills is a drama film. directed by Webster Campbell. At just 76 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ben Lyon, Mary Astor, and Tully Marshall
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 18, 1925
100 years ago
Runtime
1h 16m
76 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Pace That Thrills 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...
Who directed The Pace That Thrills?
The Pace That Thrills was directed by Webster Campbell.
How long is The Pace That Thrills?
The Pace That Thrills has a runtime of 1 hours and 16 minutes (76 minutes total).
When was The Pace That Thrills released?
The Pace That Thrills was released on October 18, 1925 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Pace That Thrills?
The main cast of The Pace That Thrills includes Ben Lyon, Mary Astor, Tully Marshall, Fritzi Brunette, Charles Byer.