Lightning Speed (1928)

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.

Released Aug. 26, 1928 55 min None+

Genres: Action, Drama

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