The Self Starter
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Directed byHarry Joe Brown
Written byHarry Joe Brown
Produced byW. Ray Johnston
Harry Joe Brown
Harry Joe Brown
StarringReed Howes
Mildred Harris
Sheldon Lewis
Mildred Harris
Sheldon Lewis
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| Directed by | Harry Joe Brown |
| Written by | Harry Joe Brown |
| Produced by | W. Ray Johnston Harry Joe Brown |
| Starring | Reed Howes Mildred Harris Sheldon Lewis |
Production company | Harry J. Brown Productions |
| Distributed by | Rayart Pictures Butcher's Film Service (UK) |
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Running time | 50 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Languages | Silent English intertitles |
The Self Starter is a 1926 American silent comedy film directed by Harry Joe Brown and starring Reed Howes, Mildred Harris and Sheldon Lewis.[1] It was distributed by the independent Rayart Pictures.
Returning from service in World War I Jerry Neale invents a new self starting ignition system that can power tanks and tractors. He falls in love with young actress Ruth Atkin, but faces a rival in Dan Hicks who also tries to steal his invention.
Cast
- Reed Howes as Jerry Neale
- Mildred Harris as Ruth Atkin
- Sheldon Lewis as Buddy
- John Sinclair as Soly
- Harry Tenbrook as Dan Hicks
- Lionel Belmore as Crane
