The Checkered Flag is a 1926 American silent drama film directed by John G. Adolfi and starring Elaine Hammerstein, Wallace MacDonald, and Lionel Belmore. The title refers to the automobile racing flag used to denote that the race is finished Plot As described in a film magazine review, 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 plunk 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 References Bibliography Munden, Kenneth White. The American Film Institute Catalog of Motion Pictures Produced in the United States, Part 1. University of California Press, 1997. External links 1926 films 1926 drama films American auto racing films Silent American drama films Films directed by John G. Adolfi American silent feature films 1920s English-language films 1920s American films