Burning Up
“Sets new records for thrills and love in this smile-a-minute racing romance!”
Synopsis
Racecar-driver Lou Larrigan gets mixed up with a crooked gang of racetrack promoters, and is in love with Ruth Morgan, whose father is marked as a victim by the gang.
Top Cast
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Richard Arlen
Lou Larrigan
Mary Brian
Ruth Morgan
Francis McDonald
'Bullet' McGhan
Sam Hardy
Windy 'Wally' Wallace
Charles Sellon
James R. Morgan
Tully Marshall
Dave Gentry
Irving Bacon
Yokel Driver (uncredited)
Clara Blandick
Mrs. Minnie Winkle
Robert Dudley
Sheriff
Broderick O'Farrell
Card Player
Paddy O'Flynn
Ride Man
Guy Oliver
Townsman
Russ Powell
Sneezing Barber
Dick Rush
Cop
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 1, 1930
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- A. Edward Sutherland
- Screenplay & Story
- Grover Jones, William Slavens McNutt
- Original Title
- Burning Up
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
A. Edward Sutherland
Grover Jones, William Slavens McNutt
Allen G. Siegler
Richard H. Digges Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
A. Edward Sutherland
Director
Richard H. Digges Jr.
Editor
Allen G. Siegler
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Burning Up
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Burning Up about?
Racecar-driver Lou Larrigan gets mixed up with a crooked gang of racetrack promoters, and is in love with Ruth Morgan, whose father is marked as a victim by the gang.
Who directed Burning Up?
Burning Up was directed by A. Edward Sutherland.
Who stars in Burning Up?
The principal cast of Burning Up includes Richard Arlen, Mary Brian, Francis McDonald, Sam Hardy, Charles Sellon.
When was Burning Up released and how long is it?
Burning Up was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.