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Speed King
Jimmy Martin, king of the motorcycle speedsters, visits the Kingdom of Mandavia for a race. There he is persuaded to impersonate the king by a traitor, Rodolph D'Henri, who intends to annex part of Mandavia for neighboring Selmarnia. The real king is in jail. D'Henri's plot is successful until Martin falls in love with Princess Margaret of Alvernia. Then he discloses his true identity, releases the real king, exposes the traitor, earns knighthood, and marries Margaret.
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Plot Summary
In this silent short film, Eddie Polo stars as a daredevil stuntman who attempts to break world records by leaping over various obstacles on a motorcycle. The film features a series of thrilling and dangerous stunts, showcasing Polo's bravery and skill.
Critical Reception
As a silent short from 1923, contemporary critical reception is difficult to pinpoint with modern metrics. However, Eddie Polo was known for his daring stunts in the era, and films like 'Speed King' would have appealed to audiences seeking thrills and action.
What Reviewers Say
A showcase for daring motorcycle stunts typical of the silent film era.
Features the popular stuntman Eddie Polo performing dangerous feats.
A brief, action-packed silent short for audiences of the 1920s.
Google audience: Information on specific audience reception from Google users for this 1923 silent short is not available.
Fun Fact
Eddie Polo was a prominent stunt performer in early cinema, known for his motorcycle and horseback riding stunts, often performing them himself without a double.
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