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directed by John G. Adolfi and starring

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, and

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. The title refers to the automobile racing flag used to denote that the race is finished

Plot

As described in a film magazine review, Jack Reese, superintendent at Corbin Motors, is in love with Rita Corbin. His rival is managing director Ray Barton, who succeeds in having Jack fired. Jack and his pal Marcel Dejeans have invented a new carburetor, which they believe will work wonders in making a car win a race. The model carburetor is stolen but recovered by the chums. On the day of the big race, foul play prevents Jack and Marcel from appearing at the racetrack in time to compete. Rita shows her plunk by taking her lovers place and driving the car to victory. Jack becomes friends with Rita's father and wins her affection.

Cast

as Rita Corbin *

as Jack Reese *

as Joel Corbin *

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as Marcel Dejeans * Peggy O'Neil as Mary McQuire *

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as Ray Barton * Flora Maynard as Elsie

References

Bibliography

* Munden, Kenneth White. ''The American Film Institute Catalog of Motion Pictures Produced in the United States, Part 1''. University of California Press, 1997.

External links

* 1926 films 1926 drama films American auto racing films Silent American drama films Films directed by John G. Adolfi American silent feature films 1920s English-language films 1920s American films {{1920s-silent-drama-film-stub