Laughing at Danger (1924)
A young fellow, down in the dumps after a belle breaks his heart, believes his father is setting up staged escapades and dangers in an attempt to get him out of his rut. His father isn't, and the dangers-- a cadre of hoods, car chases, a death ray-- are real!
Directed by: James W. Horne
Starring: Richard Talmadge, Joseph W. Girard, Joseph Harrington, Eva Novak, Stanhope Wheatcroft, Bull Montana
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