A documentary on the history on mankind's attempts to reach high speeds. Starting with the invention of the bicycle, going on to sports cars, cars with jet engines, rocket-powered cars, attempts to break the sound barrier, and rocket-engine airplanes. Each achievement is documented by title card indicating the speed reached in miles per hour.
Hunter
Kirkpatrick MacMillan
Scottish Lady
Scottish Laddie
Scottish Laddie
Bill Vukovich
Ellen
Danny
Policeman
Himself (stunt driver)
Himself (stunt driver)
Doctor
Himself (stunt pilot)
Himself (stunt pilot)
Narrator (voice)
