Let’s Go | 1923 | Action Adventure Drama

Title: Let’s Go | 1923 | Action Adventure Drama Director: William K. Howard Studio: Richard Talmadge Productions / Carlos Productions Starring: Richard Talmadge, Eileen Percy, Tully Marshall, George Nichols, Bruce Gordon, Al Fremont, Mathew Betz, Louis King, Aggie Herring, John Steppling Based on: Original screenplay by Keene Thompson and Ralph Spence Release Date: November 1923 Runtime: Approximately 64–67 minutes Format: Silent black and white (6 reels) Country: United States Language: Silent with English intertitles Genres: Action Adventure Drama --- Chapters: 00:00:00 Barry Macklin’s reckless arrival and pursuit 00:10:00 Journey toward Hillsboro 00:20:00 Confrontation with local corruption 00:30:00 Escapes and stunt sequences 00:40:00 Allies and complications 00:50:00 Final showdown and resolution --- Summary: Let’s Go is a 1923 American silent action adventure drama featuring devil-may-care heir Barry Macklin, whose reckless driving lands him in trouble with police and family. Sent by his father to the small town of Hillsboro to address a paving contract dispute, Barry uncovers political corruption and becomes a target for pursuit. The film showcases athletic stunts, train chases, and daring escapes as Barry eludes capture while striving to do the right thing. --- Background: Directed by William K. Howard and starring stuntman-turned-actor Richard Talmadge, Let’s Go was produced by Talmadge’s own company and distributed on a state rights basis by Truart Film Corporation. Prints survive in the George Eastman Museum collection despite a missing reel, and the film has appeared on home video in restored form. --- Trivia: Richard Talmadge performs many of his own stunts in the film. An incomplete print is held at the George Eastman Museum. The film blends action, adventure, and straightforward dramatic conflict characteristic of 1920s stunt-driven features. --- Public Domain / Rights: Original Release: November 1923 Original Studio / Distributor: Richard Talmadge Productions / Truart Film Corporation Copyright Status: Public Domain Renewal: Unknown --- Hashtags: #LetsGo1923 #RichardTalmadge #SilentFilm #ActionDrama #WilliamKHoward #ClassicCinema #PublicDomain