Fast Life
“The fastest boats afloat! The gayest romance you've ever thrilled at , in a glamorous setting of the millionaire's playground of the Pacific!”
Synopsis
Two sailors (William Haines and Cliff Edwards) are leaving the US Navy after 10 years. In their spare time, one of them (Haines) invents a carburetor that should increase the speed that powered boats will run, but all they succeed in doing is sinking the Admiral's barge. After discharge, broke and out of work, they find work with a boat builder who wants the fastest race boat in the world. They design the boat, carburetor and the engine but lack of money and the foreclosure of the business hinders their efforts to prove the new design.
Top Cast
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William Haines
Sandy
Madge Evans
Shirley
Conrad Nagel
Burton
Arthur Byron
Jameson
Cliff Edwards
Bumpy
Warburton Gamble
Halstead
Kenneth Thomson
Mr. Williams
Albert Gran
Van Vrinken
Ben Hendricks Jr.
Sherman
Brooks Benedict
Henchman with Gun (uncredited)
Karl Dane
Olaf (uncredited)
Josephine Dunn
Swimmer (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 16, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harry A. Pollard
- Screenplay & Story
- Ralph Spence, Byron Morgan
- Original Title
- Fast Life
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harry A. Pollard
Ralph Spence, Byron Morgan, E.J. Rath
Harold Wenstrom
Hugh Wynn
Harry A. Pollard
Department Leadership Roster
Harry A. Pollard
Director
Harry A. Pollard
Producer
Ralph Spence
Screenplay
Byron Morgan
Screenplay
Hugh Wynn
Editor
Harold Wenstrom
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fast Life
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What is Fast Life about?
Two sailors (William Haines and Cliff Edwards) are leaving the US Navy after 10 years. In their spare time, one of them (Haines) invents a carburetor that should increase the speed that powered boats will run, but all they succeed in doing is sinking the Admiral's barge. After discharge, broke and out of work, they find work with a boat builder who wants the fastest race boat in the world. They design the boat, carburetor and the engine but lack of money and the foreclosure of the business hinders their efforts to prove the new design.
Who directed Fast Life?
Fast Life was directed by Harry A. Pollard.
Who stars in Fast Life?
The principal cast of Fast Life includes William Haines, Madge Evans, Conrad Nagel, Arthur Byron, Cliff Edwards.
When was Fast Life released and how long is it?
Fast Life was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.