The Self Starter
Directed by	Harry Joe Brown
Written by	Harry Joe Brown
Produced by	W. Ray Johnston Harry Joe Brown
Starring	Reed Howes Mildred Harris Sheldon Lewis
Production company	Harry J. Brown Productions
Distributed by	Rayart Pictures Butcher's Film Service (UK)
Release date	May 3, 1926
Running time	50 minutes
Country	United States
Languages	Silent English intertitles

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.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

• Reed Howes as Jerry Neale
• Mildred Harris as Ruth Atkin
• Sheldon Lewis as Buddy
• John Sinclair as Soly
• Harry Tenbrook as Dan Hicks
• Lionel Belmore as Crane