Hard, Fast and Beautiful (1951) - film review

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Summary

Hard, Fast and Beautiful is an American film first released in 1951, directed by Ida Lupino. The film is based on a novel by John R. Tunis and stars Claire Trevor, Sally Forrest, Carleton G. Young, Robert Clarke and Kenneth Patterson. It has also been released under the title: Mother of a Champion. Our overall rating for this film is: good.

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Director: Ida Lupino
Script: John R. Tunis (novel), Martha Wilkerson
Photo: Archie Stout
Music: Roy Webb
Cast: Claire Trevor (Millie Farley), Sally Forrest (Florence Farley), Carleton G. Young (Fletcher Locke), Robert Clarke (Gordon McKay), Kenneth Patterson (Will Farley), Marcella Cisney (Miss Martin), Joseph Kearns (J.R. Carpenter), William Hudson (Interne), George Fisher (Announcer), Arthur Little Jr. (Himself – Commentator at Forest Hills), Bert Whitley (Young official), Edwin Reimers (Announcer), Don Kent (Umpire), William Irving (Umpire), Barbara Brier (Girl), Marilyn Mercer (Girl), Bob Alden (Photographer), Tom Daly (Newsman), Harry Denny (Mr. Grayson), Frank Erickson (Drunk Autograph Seeker), Stanley Farrar (Dr. Hopkins), Jerry Hausner (Bit Role), Ida Lupino (Seabright Tennis Match Spectator), Harold Miller (Dance Floor Congratulator), William J. O’Brien (Bartender), Robert Ryan (Seabright Tennis Match Spectator), Larry Steers (U.S. Opens Awards Presenter)
Country: USA
Language: English
Runtime: 78 min; B&W
Aka: Mother of a Champion

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