Slow as Lightning
Originally released in 1923. Slow as Lightning is a action/drama film. directed by Grover Jones. At just 57 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Kenneth MacDonald, Billy 'Red' Jones, and Edna Pennington
Synopsis
Our hero Jimmie March works for stockbroker E.J. Philips and daydreams of romance with Eleanor, the boss's lovely daughter. Unfortunately, Eleanor is dating Mortimer Fenton, a wealthy cad who used to push Jimmie around in college. To add insult to injury, Jimmie gets fired. All seems lost until a gypsy fortune teller foretells that he'll make a bundle playing hunches in the stock market. So, he convinces his buddies to lend him some money and invests in stocks that then start to skyrocket. However, Fenton isn't about to take that lying down and subsequently hatches a plan to wipe his rival out for good... Will Jimmie's fortune come true? Will he be able to defeat Fenton and win the heart of the girl? Watch and find out!
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 19, 1923
102 years ago
Runtime
0h 57m
57 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Kenneth MacDonald
as Jimmie March
Billy 'Red' Jones
as Jimmie March - as a Child
Edna Pennington
as Eleanor Philips
Gordon Sackville
as E.J. Philips
William Berke
as Mortimer Fenton
William Malan
as Pat Mc Guire - the Irishman (as William Mahlen)
Max Asher
as Isaac Cohen - the Hebrew
Otto Metzetti
as Chief of Crooks
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Sunset Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Slow as Lightning about?
Our hero Jimmie March works for stockbroker E.J. Philips and daydreams of romance with Eleanor, the boss's lovely daughter. Unfortunately, Eleanor is dating Mortimer Fenton, a wealthy cad who used ...
Who directed Slow as Lightning?
Slow as Lightning was directed by Grover Jones.
How long is Slow as Lightning?
Slow as Lightning has a runtime of 0 hours and 57 minutes (57 minutes total).
When was Slow as Lightning released?
Slow as Lightning was released on December 19, 1923 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Slow as Lightning?
The main cast of Slow as Lightning includes Kenneth MacDonald, Billy 'Red' Jones, Edna Pennington, Gordon Sackville, William Berke.