The Checkered Flag (1926 film)

The Checkered Flag is a 1926 American silent drama film directed by John G. Adolfi and starring Elaine Hammerstein, Wallace MacDonald, and Lionel Belmore.^[1] The title refers to the automobile racing flag used to denote that the race is finished

The Checkered Flag
Publicity photos for the film
Directed by	John G. Adolfi
Written by	Fanny Hatton Frederic Hatton John Mersereau (novel)
Starring	Elaine Hammerstein Wallace MacDonald Lionel Belmore
Music by	Michael Hoffman
Production company	Banner Productions
Distributed by	Henry Ginsberg Distributing Company
Release date	January 19, 1926 (1926-01-19)
Running time	60 minutes
Country	United States
Language	Silent (English intertitles)

Plot

As described in a film magazine review,^[2] 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 pluck by taking her lovers place and driving the car to victory. Jack becomes friends with Rita's father and wins her affection.

Cast

• Elaine Hammerstein as Rita Corbin
• Wallace MacDonald as Jack Reese
• Lionel Belmore as Joel Corbin
• Robert Ober as Marcel Dejeans
• Peggy O'Neil as Mary McQuire
• Lee Shumway as Ray Barton
• Flora Maynard as Elsie