Disc 5 contains the programs “The Race is On” and “Tons of Fun: The Anarchic Fringe.”
9- `The Race is On.' Four shorts here, all celebrating speed and all featuring some of the most hair-raising footage you'll ever see. The worst is Monty Bank's 1927 `Chasing Choo Choos.' It's easy to take scary stuff on film when you know there's CGI or some other film trick involved. Some of the stunts in this one defy an obvious explanation. In one scene - the one that had me on the edge of my seat - Banks has two feet in a racing race car (one that the driver had bailed out of!) and two hands on a speeding locomotive. Simply the most amazing stunt I've ever seen.
Water Wagons (1925) with Andy Clyde and Sid Smith. Andy is an inventor of a new aerodynamic racing boat. From a 35mm reconstruction print comprised of a very-good 35mm print and a very-good 16mm print. Fotoplayer music by Robert Israel.
Out Bound (1924) with Sid Smith and Cliff Bowes. Dandy Sid takes Cliff’s job as a delivery truck driver. From an excellent 35mm print. Pipe organ music by Ken Rosen.
Chasing Choo-Choos (1927) with Monty Banks. Monty foils a scheme to bilk an heiress and ends up rescuing her from a runaway train. A condensed version of the feature comedy Play Safe (1927). From a combination of good to very-good, but jittery, 35mm and 16mm prints. Synthesizer music by Eric Beheim.
Danger Ahead (1926) with Jack Cooper. In this melodramatic parody, the villain and his henchmen are after the contents of a safe. From an excellent sepia-toned 35mm print. Synthesizer music by Eric Beheim.
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