The Big Race
"A FORTUNE HUNG IN THE BALANCE!"
Originally released in 1934. The Big Race is a drama film. directed by Fred C. Newmeyer. At just 68 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Boots Mallory, John Darrow, and Paul Hurst
Synopsis
Bob Hamilton gets into trouble when crooks cause the defeat of his father's horse in the Derby, and it is reported he is in with the crooks. The old man disowns him and his sweetheart, Patricia , breaks their engagement. So Bob and "Skipper", the also-suspected trainer, head for the western tracks, taking with them the horse Hamilton Senior forced them to buy, determined to make good and prove they are on the level.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 14, 1934
92 years ago
Runtime
1h 8m
68 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Boots Mallory
as Patricia
John Darrow
as Bob Hamilton
Paul Hurst
as Skipper O'Neal
Frankie Darro
as Knobby
Phillips Smalley
as Hamilton Sr.
Jack Perrin
as Riley (as Richard Terry)
Seymour Zeliff
as Ezra Ferguson (as Skipper Zelliff)
James Flavin
as Bill Figg
Katherine Williams
as Jenny Hemingway
Georgia O'Dell
as Mrs. Deborah Hemingway
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Screencraft Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Big Race about?
Bob Hamilton gets into trouble when crooks cause the defeat of his father's horse in the Derby, and it is reported he is in with the crooks. The old man disowns him and his sweetheart, Patricia , b...
Who directed The Big Race?
The Big Race was directed by Fred C. Newmeyer.
How long is The Big Race?
The Big Race has a runtime of 1 hours and 8 minutes (68 minutes total).
When was The Big Race released?
The Big Race was released on February 14, 1934 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Big Race?
The main cast of The Big Race includes Boots Mallory, John Darrow, Paul Hurst, Frankie Darro, Phillips Smalley.