Speed Demon (1932)

A mechanic works for his sweetheart's father, who builds racing boats. He begs for and gets the chance to race a new-design boat, but his rival gets him intoxicated before the race and he ... See full summary »

Director:

D. Ross Lederman

Writers:

Charles R. Condon (screenplay), Charles R. Condon (story)

Stars:

William Collier Jr., Joan Marsh, Wheeler Oakman

Cast

Cast overview:
William Collier Jr.	...	'Speed' Morrow
Joan Marsh	...	Jean Torrance
Wheeler Oakman	...	Pete Stenner
Robert Ellis	...	Langard
George Ernest	...	Catfish Jones
Frank Sheridan	...	Captain Torrance
Wade Boteler	...	Runyan
Edward LeSaint	...	Judge (as Edward J. LeSaint)
Fuzzy Knight	...	Lefty
Ethan Laidlaw	...	Red
Harry Tenbrook	...	Bull

Storyline

A mechanic works for his sweetheart's father, who builds racing boats. He begs for and gets the chance to race a new-design boat, but his rival gets him intoxicated before the race and he wrecks the boat. Now he has to make good and show he has the right stuff.

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Plot Keywords:

boat | sweetheart | slang | boat mechanic | father daughter relationship | 

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Taglines:

Racy Romance of the Sea Speedways!

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Genres:

Action | Drama | Sport

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Certificate:

Passed

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

19 August 1933 (Portugal)

Also Known As:

Mark It Paid

Company Credits

Production Co:

Columbia Pictures Corporation

Technical Specs

Runtime:

69 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

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