Summary
Speed to Burn is an American romantic film drama first released in 1938,
directed by Otto Brower.
The film stars Michael Whalen, Lynn Bari, Marvin Stephens, Henry Armetta and Chick Chandler.
Our overall rating for this film is: mediocre.
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Credits
- Director: Otto Brower
- Script: Edwin Dial Torgerson, Robert Ellis, Helen Logan
- Photo: Edward Snyder
- Cast: Michael Whalen (Matt Kerry), Lynn Bari (Marion Clark), Marvin Stephens (Tim Turner), Henry Armetta (Papa Gambini), Chick Chandler (Sport Fields), Sidney Blackmer (Hastings), Johnnie Pirrone Jr. (Tony Gambini), Charles D. Brown (Pop Williams), Inez Palange (Mrs. Gambini), Lon Chaney Jr. (Racetrack Mug), Stanley Andrews (Police Chief), Hooper Atchley (Baxter), Jack Byron, Bill Cartledge (Jockey), Cliff Clark (Auctioneer), Hal Craig (Motor Policeman), Eddie Dunn (Policeman), Ralph Dunn (Radio Car Policeman), Edward Emerson (Marti), James Flavin (Radio Car Policeman), Chester Gan (Chung), Harold Goodwin (Mug), Betty Greco (Gambini Child), Harrison Greene, Eddie Hart (Radio Car Policeman), J. Anthony Hughes (Stableman), Edward Keane (Police Chief), Fred Kelsey (Policeman), Wilfred Lucas (Paddock Steward), Tom McGuire, Paul McVey (Clerk), Ivan Miller (Racing Secretary), James C. Morton (Bartender), William Newell (Policeman), Pat O’Malley (Stableman), Ky Robinson (Motor Policeman), Gloria Roy (Nurse), Dick Rush (Policeman), Phillips Smalley, Edwin Stanley (Detective), Jerry Storm (Radio Car Policeman), David Thursby (Groom), Eleanor Virzie (Gambini Child), Emmett Vogan (Radio Announcer), Bud Wiser (Motor Policeman)
- Country: USA
- Language: English
- Runtime: 60 min; B&W
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