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6.3 / 10(3 votes)IMDbNR19391h 10mUnited States of America

Burn 'Em Up O'Connor

“You'll gasp! You'll howl! You'll thrill!”

Synopsis

An auto mechanic suspects sabotage in a recent series of fatal racecar accidents.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

January 13, 1939

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Edward Sedgwick
Screenplay & Story
Byron Morgan, Milton Merlin
Original Title
Burn 'Em Up O'Connor
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 10m
Production Studios
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Edward Sedgwick

Screenplay & Story

Byron Morgan, Milton Merlin, Malcolm Campbell

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Malcolm Campbell

Department Leadership Roster

Edward Sedgwick

Edward Sedgwick

Director

Byron Morgan

Screenplay

Milton Merlin

Screenplay

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Burn 'Em Up O'Connor.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Burn 'Em Up O'Connor

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Burn 'Em Up O'Connor about?

An auto mechanic suspects sabotage in a recent series of fatal racecar accidents.

Who directed Burn 'Em Up O'Connor?

Burn 'Em Up O'Connor was directed by Edward Sedgwick.

Who stars in Burn 'Em Up O'Connor?

The principal cast of Burn 'Em Up O'Connor includes Dennis O'Keefe, Cecilia Parker, Nat Pendleton, Harry Carey, Addison Richards.

When was Burn 'Em Up O'Connor released and how long is it?

Burn 'Em Up O'Connor was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.

Is Burn 'Em Up O'Connor based on a book or true story?

Burn 'Em Up O'Connor is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Malcolm Campbell".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Burn 'Em Up O'Connor?

Burn 'Em Up O'Connor holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).