Speedway (1929 film)
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Speedway | |
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Joseph Farnham (titles) | |
Starring | William Haines Anita Page Ernest Torrence |
Cinematography | Henry Sharp |
Edited by | George Hively |
Production company | |
Release date |
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Running time | 82 minutes |
Country | United States |
Languages | Sound (Synchronized) English Intertitles |
Speedway is a 1929 American synchronized
Plot
The film tells the story about a car racer who clashes with his father, also a driver, at the
MacDonald suddenly loses his chance to drive because of a heart condition. Whipple's car owner decides to go with another driver, so MacDonald offers his car to Whipple for the race. With victory in sight, Whipple pulls into the pits and lets MacDonald take the checkered flag of victory.
Production
Much of the film was filmed at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, including extensive footage of the 1929 '
At the end of the film, it is possible to see a car accident on the track, where the vehicle overturns several times and the driver hits his head on the ground. The driver aboard the car Bill Spence died due to head trauma. He participates in the grand prix that was taking place in Indianapolis.
Cast
- William Haines as Bill Whipple
- Anita Page as Patricia Bonner
- Ernest Torrence as Jim MacDonald
- Karl Dane as Dugan
- John Miljan as Lee Renny
- Eugenie Besserer as Mrs. MacDonald
- Polly Moran as Waitress
See also
External links
- Speedway at IMDb
- Speedway at the TCM Movie Database
- Speedway at AllMovie