Indianapolis Speedway
“IS THE GLORY OF VICTORY WORTH THE PRICE!”
Synopsis
A champion auto racer who unhappily learns his kid brother wants to enter the same profession rather than finish school.
Top Cast
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Pat O'Brien
Joe Greer
Ann Sheridan
Frankie Merrick
John Payne
Eddie Greer
Frank McHugh
Spuds Connors
Gale Page
Lee Mason
Grace Stafford
Martha Connors
Granville Bates
Mr. Greer
John Ridgely
Ted Horn
Regis Toomey
Dick Wilbur
John Harron
Red
William B. Davidson
Duncan Martin
Edward McWade
Tom Dugan
Irving Bacon
Fred Haskill
Tommy Bupp
Haskill's Son
Charles Halton
Mayor
Robert Middlemass
Edward Hart
Billy Arnold
Himself
Sidney Bracey
Spectator
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
August 5, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lloyd Bacon
- Screenplay & Story
- Sig Herzig, Wally Kline
- Original Score
- Adolph Deutsch
- Original Title
- Indianapolis Speedway
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lloyd Bacon
Sig Herzig, Wally Kline, Howard Hawks
Adolph Deutsch
Sidney Hickox
William Holmes
Jack L. Warner
Department Leadership Roster
Lloyd Bacon
Director
Sig Herzig
Screenplay
Wally Kline
Screenplay
Adolph Deutsch
Original Music Composer
Sidney Hickox
Director of Photography
William Holmes
Editor
Orry-Kelly
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Indianapolis Speedway.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Indianapolis Speedway
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Indianapolis Speedway about?
A champion auto racer who unhappily learns his kid brother wants to enter the same profession rather than finish school.
Who directed Indianapolis Speedway?
Indianapolis Speedway was directed by Lloyd Bacon.
Who stars in Indianapolis Speedway?
The principal cast of Indianapolis Speedway includes Pat O'Brien, Ann Sheridan, John Payne, Frank McHugh, Gale Page.
When was Indianapolis Speedway released and how long is it?
Indianapolis Speedway was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Indianapolis Speedway?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Indianapolis Speedway was composed by Adolph Deutsch.