Jalopy
"You'll Blow Your Gasket howling at these dizzy whizzes of the racing world!"
Originally released in 1953. Jalopy is a comedy film. directed by William Beaudine. At just 62 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Leo Gorcey, Huntz Hall, and Robert Lowery
Synopsis
Slip has entered the Boys' rattletrap car in a souped-up jalopy race, but has no chance of winning until Satch, with the aid of a scientist acquaintance, comes up with a chemical concoction that acts as a super-fuel; but a rival entrant in the race learns of this and tries to get the formula for himself.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 15, 1953
72 years ago
Runtime
1h 2m
62 minutes total
User Rating
4.6/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Leo Gorcey
as Terrence Aloysius 'Slip' Mahoney
Huntz Hall
as Horace Debussy 'Satch' Jones
Robert Lowery
as Skid Wilson
Jane Easton
as Bobbie Lane
Leon Belasco
as The Professor
Bernard Gorcey
as Louie Dumbrowsky
David Gorcey
as Chuck
Benny Bartlett
as Butch
Richard Benedict
as Tony, the driver
Murray Alper
as Red, the mechanic
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Monogram Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jalopy about?
Slip has entered the Boys' rattletrap car in a souped-up jalopy race, but has no chance of winning until Satch, with the aid of a scientist acquaintance, comes up with a chemical concoction that ac...
Who directed Jalopy?
Jalopy was directed by William Beaudine.
How long is Jalopy?
Jalopy has a runtime of 1 hours and 2 minutes (62 minutes total).
When was Jalopy released?
Jalopy was released on February 15, 1953 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Jalopy?
The main cast of Jalopy includes Leo Gorcey, Huntz Hall, Robert Lowery, Jane Easton, Leon Belasco.