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  • The Race (1916)
  • 50 min | Drama, Comedy
The Race (1916)
50 min | Drama, Comedy

Fed up with his son's wild lifestyle, James Grayson, Sr. disinherits Jimmy and throws him out of the house. Through Grace Van Dyke, a chauffeur, Jimmy gets a job in a garage, and he and Grace's father Andrew invent a revolutionary ...See moreFed up with his son's wild lifestyle, James Grayson, Sr. disinherits Jimmy and throws him out of the house. Through Grace Van Dyke, a chauffeur, Jimmy gets a job in a garage, and he and Grace's father Andrew invent a revolutionary automobile engine. It will take months to get the patent, however, and Jimmy must pay back a $10,000 debt almost immediately. To get the money, he enters a transcontinental car race which has a large cash prize, and which Grace also has entered. Just as Jimmy is about to win, however, he learns that Andrew is also deeply in debt. As a result, he lets Grace pass him and finish first, so she can get the money for her father. At the finish line, Jimmy is arrested for not paying his debts, but then, far ahead of schedule, the patent rights arrive for the engine, as well as a royalty check that more than covers what Jimmy owes. See less
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Director
George Melford (as George H. Melford)
Writers
Hector Turnbull (scenario) | Clinton Stagg (scenario)
Producer
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Updated Apr 6, 1916

Release date
Apr 6, 1916 (United States)

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9 cast members
Name Known for
Victor Moore
Jimmy Grayson Jr. Jimmy Grayson Jr.   See fewer
Anita King
Grace Van Dyke Grace Van Dyke   See fewer
Robert N. Bradbury
James Grayson Sr. (as Robert Bradbury) James Grayson Sr. (as Robert Bradbury)   See fewer
William Dale
Andrew Van Dyke Andrew Van Dyke   See fewer
Mrs. Lewis McCord
Mrs. Jefferson (as Mrs. Louis McCord) Mrs. Jefferson (as Mrs. Louis McCord)   See fewer
Ernest Joy
Mr. Anderson Mr. Anderson   See fewer
Horace B. Carpenter
A Mechanic A Mechanic   See fewer
Jimmy Carter
Undetermined Role (uncredited) Undetermined Role (uncredited)   See fewer
Jane Wolfe
Undetermined Role (uncredited) Undetermined Role (uncredited)   See fewer
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