Speedway(1929)
Speedway 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.
Speedway (1929) is a drama and romance film directed by Harry Beaumont, released on October 7, 1929 with a runtime of 1h 16m. It stars William Haines, Anita Page, Ernest Torrence and Karl Dane. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Harry Beaumont
- Writers:
- Byron Morgan, Alfred Block, Ann Price
- Cinematographer:
- Henry Sharp
- Composer:
- William Axt
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
Speedway Cast & Crew
Main cast
William Haines
as Bill Whipple
Anita Page
as Patricia 'Pat' Bonner
Ernest Torrence
as Jim MacDonald
Karl Dane
as Dugan
John Miljan
as Lee Renny
Eugenie Besserer
as Mrs. MacDonald
Polly Moran
as Waitress
Alfred Adam
as Doctor
Key crew
Directed by Harry Beaumont, written by Byron Morgan, Alfred Block and Ann Price.
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Speedway Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 7 ratings.
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Speedway – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Speedway online?
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Speedway (1929) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Speedway?
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The main cast of Speedway (1929) includes William Haines, Anita Page, Ernest Torrence, Karl Dane and John Miljan. The film was directed by Harry Beaumont. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Speedway released?
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Speedway was released on October 7, 1929 and runs for 1h 16m.
Is Speedway worth watching?
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Speedway (1929) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.