Money for Speed (1933)

Motorcycle speedway champion Big Bill Summers (Cyril McLaglen) has amorous intentions towards attractive young Jane (Ida Lupino). After Bill's rival on the dirt tracks, Mitch (John Loder), ... See full synopsis »

Director:

Bernard Vorhaus

Writers:

Vera Allinson (adaptation), Monica Ewer (dialogue)

Stars:

John Loder, Ida Lupino, Cyril McLaglen

Cast

Credited cast:
John Loder	...	Mitch
Ida Lupino	...	Jane
Cyril McLaglen	...	Big Bill Summers
Moore Marriott	...	Shorty
Marie Ault	...	Ma
John Hoskins
Ginger Lees
'Cyclone' Davis
Lionel Van Praag
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
George Merritt
Frank Varey	...	Himself
Sam Wilkinson

Storyline

Motorcycle speedway champion Big Bill Summers (Cyril McLaglen) has amorous intentions towards attractive young Jane (Ida Lupino). After Bill's rival on the dirt tracks, Mitch (John Loder), also becomes his rival for Jane's attention, Bill causes a racing crash that leaves Mitch seriously injured. Bill is banned from the speedways, and takes up stunt riding to make a living. He finally has the opportunity to redeem himself.

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Plot Keywords:

motorcycle racing | lost film | 

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Genres:

Drama | Sport

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

17 January 1936 (USA)

Also Known As:

Daredevils of Earth

Filming Locations:

Wembley Studios, Wembley, London, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

Hall Mark Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

73 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Ida Lupino was spotted by Paramount Pctures in this film, and they offered her a Hollywood contract.

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