Double Speed (1920): cast, story & where to watch
1920 · Film
Released in 1920, Double Speed is a comedy and drama film directed by Sam Wood, running about 50 minutes. “A BREEZY tale of a millionaire who became a chauffeur to win a girl- Innocently took the name of a notorious crook- Was forced to pose as his real self.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Auto racer Speed Carr enters a marathon race across the United States, from New York to Los Angeles. He encounters numerous obstacles not related to the race and must switch identities and vehicles before he can finish.
Who’s in it. Double Speed stars Wallace Reid as 'Speed' Carr, Wallace Reid Jr. as 'Speed' Carr, Wanda Hawley as Sallie McPherson and Theodore Roberts as John Ogden, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Double Speed page.
If you liked it. Fans of Double Speed tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Double Speed (1920)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Double Speed change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Double Speed?
- Double Speed stars Wallace Reid, Wallace Reid Jr., Wanda Hawley, Theodore Roberts and Tully Marshall.
- When was Double Speed released?
- Double Speed was released in 1920, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.