Fast Company
Originally released in 1918. Fast Company is a comedy film. directed by Lynn Reynolds. At just 50 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Franklyn Farnum, Katherine Griffith, and Lon Chaney
Synopsis
Lawrence Percival Van Huyler, a society fop, protests against the necessity of living up to his snobbish family's blue-blooded traditions. His fiancée, Alicia Vanderveldt, abandons him for Richard Barnaby, who ridicules the pampered Lawrence and brags of his own daring exploits in foreign countries. While the Van Huyler estate is undergoing renovation, Lawrence uncovers a box containing a confession written by the family's founder, Peter Van Huyler. In it, the patriarch admits that he was actually an Irishman of humble birth who made his fortune engaging in piracy on the high seas. Delighted, Lawrence takes a construction job and adopts a fighting attitude, challenging those who had previously made fun of him.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 1, 1918
107 years ago
Runtime
0h 50m
50 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fast Company about?
Lawrence Percival Van Huyler, a society fop, protests against the necessity of living up to his snobbish family's blue-blooded traditions. His fiancée, Alicia Vanderveldt, abandons him for Richard...
Who directed Fast Company?
Fast Company was directed by Lynn Reynolds.
How long is Fast Company?
Fast Company has a runtime of 0 hours and 50 minutes (50 minutes total).
When was Fast Company released?
Fast Company was released on April 1, 1918 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Fast Company?
The main cast of Fast Company includes Franklyn Farnum, Katherine Griffith, Lon Chaney, Fred Montague, Juanita Hansen.