Straightaway
"Racing with Death in Thrill Packed Story of the Speedway!"
Originally released in 1933. Straightaway is a crime/drama film. directed by Otto Brower. At just 58 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Tim McCoy, Sue Carol, and William Bakewell
Synopsis
Auto race champ Tim Dawson and his brother Billy are fired by boss Turnberg when they won't throw an important race to his son Carl. Pop Reeves, a competitor, finds that Turnberg had bribed his top man, Rogan, to lose, and fires him, and hires the Dawsons. His daughter Ann falls for Tim, yet it's Billy that wants her and proposes to her. She says no and declares herself to Tim. At the next big race, Rogan tries to cause Billy to smash, but he does instead, then accuses Tim of being responsible before dying. A police detective decides that Tim had done it so his brother could win, and leaves him one option, his brother must lose the upcoming Indy 500 or he'll know Tim's guilty.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 22, 1933
92 years ago
Runtime
0h 58m
58 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Straightaway about?
Auto race champ Tim Dawson and his brother Billy are fired by boss Turnberg when they won't throw an important race to his son Carl. Pop Reeves, a competitor, finds that Turnberg had bribed his top...
Who directed Straightaway?
Straightaway was directed by Otto Brower.
How long is Straightaway?
Straightaway has a runtime of 0 hours and 58 minutes (58 minutes total).
When was Straightaway released?
Straightaway was released on December 22, 1933 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Straightaway?
The main cast of Straightaway includes Tim McCoy, Sue Carol, William Bakewell, Ward Bond, Lafe McKee.