Speedway
Originally released in 1929. Speedway is a drama/romance film. directed by Harry Beaumont. At just 76 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring William Haines, Anita Page, and Ernest Torrence
Synopsis
Bill Whipple is a happy-go-lucky mechanic for MacDonald who thinks that he is the worlds greatest driver and lover. Mac has treated Bill like a son since he took him in. One day at the track, Bill sees Pat Bannon, and tries his best to impress her, but to no avail. On his way to catch a flight, he tricks Pat into taking him to the airport and she gets even by taking him up in a plane. He hates to fly, but will not show her that he is afraid and when the plane breaks up, he is a hero for rescuing her. This gets him publicity and Renny offers him his car to drive in the Indianapolis 500. Bill breaks with Mac to drive the car and puts it on the pole for the race. Then Renny double crosses Bill and plans to drive the car himself since Bill has tuned it so well.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 7, 1929
96 years ago
Runtime
1h 16m
76 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (6 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Speedway about?
Bill Whipple is a happy-go-lucky mechanic for MacDonald who thinks that he is the worlds greatest driver and lover. Mac has treated Bill like a son since he took him in. One day at the track, Bill ...
Who directed Speedway?
Speedway was directed by Harry Beaumont.
How long is Speedway?
Speedway has a runtime of 1 hours and 16 minutes (76 minutes total).
When was Speedway released?
Speedway was released on October 7, 1929 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Speedway?
The main cast of Speedway includes William Haines, Anita Page, Ernest Torrence, Karl Dane, John Miljan.