Porky's Road Race
Synopsis
It's race day, and first prize is $2 million (less $1,999,998.37 in taxes). Porky's little car is matched against cars driven by stars of yesteryear, including Laurel and Hardy and Charlie Chaplin. When the black #13 driven by "Borax Karoff" makes a bid for the finish line, can Porky fend him off?
Top Cast
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Mel Blanc
Porky Pig (hiccups) (voice) (uncredited)
Billy Bletcher
Borax Karoff (voice) (uncredited)
Joe Dougherty
Porky Pig (voice) (uncredited)
Tedd Pierce
W.C. Fields (voice) (uncredited)
Elvia Allman
Greta Garbo / Elaine Barrie (voice) (uncredited)
Dave Barry
Leslie Howard / Freddie Bartholomew / George Arliss / Edna May Oliver (voice) (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 7, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Tashlin
- Screenplay & Story
- Tedd Pierce
- Original Score
- Carl W. Stalling
- Original Title
- Porky's Road Race
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 7m
- Production Studios
- Leon Schlesinger Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Tashlin
Tedd Pierce
Carl W. Stalling
Treg Brown
Leon Schlesinger
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Tashlin
Director
Leon Schlesinger
Producer
Carl W. Stalling
Original Music Composer
Treg Brown
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Porky's Road Race
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Porky's Road Race about?
It's race day, and first prize is $2 million (less $1,999,998.37 in taxes). Porky's little car is matched against cars driven by stars of yesteryear, including Laurel and Hardy and Charlie Chaplin. When the black #13 driven by "Borax Karoff" makes a bid for the finish line, can Porky fend him off?
Who directed Porky's Road Race?
Porky's Road Race was directed by Frank Tashlin.
Who stars in Porky's Road Race?
The principal cast of Porky's Road Race includes Mel Blanc, Billy Bletcher, Joe Dougherty, Tedd Pierce, Elvia Allman.
When was Porky's Road Race released and how long is it?
Porky's Road Race was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 7m.
Who composed the musical score for Porky's Road Race?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Porky's Road Race was composed by Carl W. Stalling.