Motor Madness
Originally released in 1937. Motor Madness is a action/drama film. directed by D. Ross Lederman. At just 61 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Joseph Allen, Rosalind Keith, and J.M. Kerrigan
Synopsis
After winning a qualifying trial for a big speed-boat race in Santa Monica, California, Joe Dunn is offered a bribe, by gamblers, not to take part in the race and is so incensed that he starts a fight which lands him in jail. The girl he loves, Peggy McNeil, takes his place, but crashes into a buoy and is seriously injured---and Joe goes to desperate lengths to raise money for the services of a famous surgeon.
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Joseph Allen
as Joe Dunn
Rosalind Keith
as Peggy McNeil
J.M. Kerrigan
as Henry John 'Cap' McNeil
Marc Lawrence
as Gus Slater
Richard Terry
as Nick Givens
Arthur Loft
as 'Lucky' Leonard Raymond
Joe Sawyer
as Steve Dolan
George Ernest
as 'Pancho', Runaway Kid
Al Hill
as Henchman Jeff Skinner
John Tyrrell
as Pete Bailey
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Motor Madness about?
After winning a qualifying trial for a big speed-boat race in Santa Monica, California, Joe Dunn is offered a bribe, by gamblers, not to take part in the race and is so incensed that he starts a fi...
Who directed Motor Madness?
Motor Madness was directed by D. Ross Lederman.
How long is Motor Madness?
Motor Madness has a runtime of 1 hours and 1 minutes (61 minutes total).
When was Motor Madness released?
Motor Madness was released on April 5, 1937 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Motor Madness?
The main cast of Motor Madness includes Joseph Allen, Rosalind Keith, J.M. Kerrigan, Marc Lawrence, Richard Terry.