Danger On Wheels
“THRILLS... That make the heart stand still... In this driving drama that takes it's toll in SPILLS and CHILLS”
Synopsis
During a test, a race car using an experimental oil fueled engine blows up, killing the driver. Lucky Taylor, a stunt driver, is initially blamed for the accident, but is later cleared. He thinks the engine design has a real chance to win races, but the racing association has banned it since the accident. He devises a scheme to have a car equipped with the engine entered into a race, without race officials-- or the engine designer's sassy daughter -- finding out about it.
Top Cast
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Richard Arlen
"Lucky" Larry Taylor
Andy Devine
'Guppy' Wexel
Peggy Moran
Patricia "Pat" O'Shea
Vinton Hayworth
Bruce Crowley (as Jack Arnold)
Herbert Corthell
Pop O'Shea
Harry C. Bradley
Jones
Sandra King
June Allen
Landers Stevens
Lloyd B. Allen
John Holmes
Eddie Dodds
Jack Rice
Parker
Mary Treen
Esme
Eddy Chandler
Police Officer
Harold Daniels
Male Secretary
Eddie Fetherston
Pete
Jack Gardner
Joe
Joe King
Race Commissioner
Jimmie Lucas
Second Mechanic
Frank Mitchell
Truck Driver
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 2, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christy Cabanne
- Screenplay & Story
- Ben Pivar, Maurice Tombragel
- Original Title
- Danger On Wheels
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christy Cabanne
Ben Pivar, Maurice Tombragel
Department Leadership Roster
Christy Cabanne
Director
Maurice Tombragel
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Danger On Wheels
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What is Danger On Wheels about?
During a test, a race car using an experimental oil fueled engine blows up, killing the driver. Lucky Taylor, a stunt driver, is initially blamed for the accident, but is later cleared. He thinks the engine design has a real chance to win races, but the racing association has banned it since the accident. He devises a scheme to have a car equipped with the engine entered into a race, without race officials-- or the engine designer's sassy daughter -- finding out about it.
Who directed Danger On Wheels?
Danger On Wheels was directed by Christy Cabanne.
Who stars in Danger On Wheels?
The principal cast of Danger On Wheels includes Richard Arlen, Andy Devine, Peggy Moran, Vinton Hayworth, Herbert Corthell.
When was Danger On Wheels released and how long is it?
Danger On Wheels was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.