California Straight Ahead
“HE ALWAYS RACED FAST! So Why Slow Up When It Comes To Love!”
Synopsis
A truck driver races a train to the West Coast in an attempt to determine which method of transportation is faster.
Top Cast
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John Wayne
Biff Smith
Louise Latimer
Mary Porter
Robert McWade
Corrigan
Theodore von Eltz
James Gifford
Tully Marshall
Harrison
Emerson Treacy
Charlie Porter
Harry Allen
'Fish' McCorkle
LeRoy Mason
Padula
Grace Goodall
Mrs. Porter
Olaf Hytten
Huggins
Monte Vandergrift
Clancy
Lorin Raker
Donnie Allen
Billy Diamond
Frank Ellis
Oscar Gahan
George Morrell
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 16, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arthur Lubin
- Screenplay & Story
- Scott Darling
- Original Title
- California Straight Ahead
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arthur Lubin
Scott Darling, Herman Boxer
Harry Neumann
Erma Horsley, Charles Craft
Trem Carr
Department Leadership Roster
Arthur Lubin
Director
Scott Darling
Screenplay
Erma Horsley
Editor
Harry Neumann
Director of Photography
Trem Carr
Producer
Charles Craft
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About California Straight Ahead
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is California Straight Ahead about?
A truck driver races a train to the West Coast in an attempt to determine which method of transportation is faster.
Who directed California Straight Ahead?
California Straight Ahead was directed by Arthur Lubin.
Who stars in California Straight Ahead?
The principal cast of California Straight Ahead includes John Wayne, Louise Latimer, Robert McWade, Theodore von Eltz, Tully Marshall.
When was California Straight Ahead released and how long is it?
California Straight Ahead was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 7m.