German-born silent star Richard Talmadge, whose screen stunt work made him a leading man in the Douglas Fairbanks vein, shines in this action-filled double feature. Convinced his diplomat dad has faked the whole scenario to help him get over a broken heart, Talmadge is "Laughing at Danger" as he pursues crooks who have stolen a new "death ray." With Eva Novak, Joseph Gerard. Next, Richard's a cement company owner's ne'er-do-well son who must prove himself by landing a paving contact in a small town, then battles the corrupt leaders. Eileen Percy, Tully Marshall co-star. 126 min. total. Standard; Soundtrack: music score. Silent with music score. Plays All Regions.
German-born silent star Richard Talmadge, whose screen stunt work made him a leading man in the Douglas Fairbanks vein, shines in this action-filled double feature. Convinced his diplomat dad has faked the whole scenario to help him get over a broken heart, Talmadge is "Laughing at Danger" as he pursues crooks who have stolen a new "death ray." With Eva Novak, Joseph Gerard. Next, Richard's a cement company owner's ne'er-do-well son who must prove himself by landing a paving contact in a small town, then battles the corrupt leaders. Eileen Percy, Tully Marshall co-star. 126 min. total. Standard; Soundtrack: music score. Silent with music score. Plays All Regions.
