Born to Speed

1947 1h 1m EN

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8.0

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★8.0TMDB · 1

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Synopsis

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The romantic, dangerous and fast-paced world of professional midget auto racing provides the backdrop for this dramatic tale of a young driver who decides to follow in his late father's footsteps and win the big race.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Johnny Sands
Johnny Randall
Vivian Austin
Toni Bradley (as Terry Austin)
Don Castle
Mike Conroy
Frank Orth
Breezy Bradley
Geraldine Wall
Mrs. Randall
Joe Haworth
Duke Hudkins

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Edward L. Cahn
Writers: Robert B. Churchill, Robert B. Churchill, Crane Wilbur
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 61-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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79 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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CAST

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Johnny Sands and Vivian Austin and Don Castle carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0039212 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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6 / 6

WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Edward L. Cahn directs. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 61-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
279 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Johnny Sands and Vivian Austin and Don Castle carry the top of the cast.
5IMDB entry: tt0039212 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.