Movies and TvShows featuring "crank-starting-an-engine" theme.

The Magnificent Ambersons follows the decline of the Amberson family, once the wealthiest and most respected in their small town. As the new age of industrialization dawns, the Ambersons find themselves struggling to adapt, leading to jealousy, financial ruin, and the loss of their privileged status. Through love, forgiveness, and comeuppance, they must learn to navigate the changing times.

In Big Business (1929), two saleswomen from a city department store travel to a small town in California to convince a homeowner to buy their merchandise. However, their encounter quickly escalates into a series of comedic misunderstandings and property damage as they compete with the homeowner's resilience.

Genevieve is a vintage car that participates in the annual London to Brighton car race. The race is filled with mishaps, adventures, and comedic situations. As the race progresses, the competitors face various challenges and obstacles, making it an exhilarating and entertaining road movie.

In Two Tars (1928), two sailors get involved in a series of escalating comedic mishaps and create chaos on the streets as they drive around in their Ford Model T. The film features slapstick comedy, reckless driving, vandalism, and a chase sequence.

In Get Out and Get Under, a man gets caught up in a series of comedic mishaps when a runaway car causes chaos in his life. With a love triangle, a play within a film, and plenty of slapstick moments, this movie is a hilarious ride.

The transition from horses to automobiles at the turn of the century causes problems between a father and son.

Unlucky Larry finds himself pursued by the police after he inadvertently steals a man's car and kidnaps his girlfriend.

Thirty years in the future (when women are primary income-earners and men are stay-at-home housekeepers) Miss Hap is elected Fire Chief and leads her crew of firefighters to rescue a couple trapped in a burning building.

When the story begins, Johnnie comes to the lawyer's house (James Finlayson) in order to woo the man's daughter. However, a love-crazy woman has been chasing Johnnie and the lawyer tries to help out....and gets nothing but trouble in return. The lady now wants the lawyer...who's a married man. Soon all sorts of problems develop...and the lawyer is sure his wife is going to kill him!

A Al Christie comedy short featuring Jimmie Adams & Lorraine MacLean.