The Self Starter is a 1926 American silent comedy film directed by Harry Joe Brown and starring Reed Howes, Mildred Harris and Sheldon Lewis.

[1] It was distributed by the independent Rayart Pictures.

Returning from service in World War I Jerry Neale invents a new self starting ignition system that can power tanks and tractors.

He falls in love with young actress Ruth Atkin, but faces a rival in Dan Hicks who also tries to steal his invention.

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