The Big Race
“A FORTUNE HUNG IN THE BALANCE!”
Synopsis
Bob Hamilton gets into trouble when crooks cause the defeat of his father's horse in the Derby, and it is reported he is in with the crooks. The old man disowns him and his sweetheart, Patricia , breaks their engagement. So Bob and "Skipper", the also-suspected trainer, head for the western tracks, taking with them the horse Hamilton Senior forced them to buy, determined to make good and prove they are on the level.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 14, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fred C. Newmeyer
- Screenplay & Story
- Hugh Cummings
- Original Title
- The Big Race
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Production Studios
- Screencraft Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fred C. Newmeyer
Hugh Cummings
Department Leadership Roster
Fred C. Newmeyer
Director
Hugh Cummings
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Big Race
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What is The Big Race about?
Bob Hamilton gets into trouble when crooks cause the defeat of his father's horse in the Derby, and it is reported he is in with the crooks. The old man disowns him and his sweetheart, Patricia , breaks their engagement. So Bob and "Skipper", the also-suspected trainer, head for the western tracks, taking with them the horse Hamilton Senior forced them to buy, determined to make good and prove they are on the level.
Who directed The Big Race?
The Big Race was directed by Fred C. Newmeyer.
Who stars in The Big Race?
The principal cast of The Big Race includes Boots Mallory, John Darrow, Paul Hurst, Frankie Darro, Phillips Smalley.
When was The Big Race released and how long is it?
The Big Race was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Big Race?
The Big Race holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).