The Crowd Roars
“Ablaze with excitement-heart pounding romance women never forget!”
Synopsis
Famous auto racing champion Joe Greer returns to his hometown to compete in a local race, discovering that his younger brother has aspirations to become a racing champion.
Top Cast
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James Cagney
Joe Greer
Joan Blondell
Anne Scott
Ann Dvorak
Lee Merrick
Eric Linden
Edward 'Eddie' Greer
Guy Kibbee
Pop Greer
Frank McHugh
Spud Connors
Leo Nomis
Jim
Billy Arnold
Self
Fred Frame
Self
Ralph Hepburn
Self
Wilbur Shaw
Self
Shorty Cantlon
Self
Mel Keneally
Self
Stubby Stubblefield
Self
James P. Burtis
Joe's Mechanic Red
John Conte
Third Announcer
Ralph Dunn
Racetrack Official
Sol Gorss
Replaced Driving Mechanic
Release History & Theatrical Window
London
Festival / Special Debut
April 16, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Howard Hawks
- Screenplay & Story
- Seton I. Miller, John Bright, Kubec Glasmon, Niven Busch, Howard Hawks
- Original Title
- The Crowd Roars
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Howard Hawks
Seton I. Miller, John Bright, Kubec Glasmon, Niven Busch, Howard Hawks
Ray Ramsey, Sidney Hickox, Elmer Dyer, Carl Akeley, John Stumar
Thomas Pratt
Department Leadership Roster
Howard Hawks
Director
Ray Ramsey
Director of Photography
Sidney Hickox
Director of Photography
Elmer Dyer
Director of Photography
Thomas Pratt
Editor
Carl Akeley
Director of Photography
John Stumar
Director of Photography
Seton I. Miller
Screenplay
John Bright
Screenplay
Kubec Glasmon
Screenplay
Niven Busch
Screenplay
Howard Hawks
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Racing
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Available 1930s
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Crowd Roars
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Crowd Roars about?
Famous auto racing champion Joe Greer returns to his hometown to compete in a local race, discovering that his younger brother has aspirations to become a racing champion.
Who directed The Crowd Roars?
The Crowd Roars was directed by Howard Hawks.
Who stars in The Crowd Roars?
The principal cast of The Crowd Roars includes James Cagney, Joan Blondell, Ann Dvorak, Eric Linden, Guy Kibbee.
When was The Crowd Roars released and how long is it?
The Crowd Roars was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Crowd Roars?
The Crowd Roars holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).