Motor Madness
Synopsis
After winning a qualifying trial for a big speed-boat race in Santa Monica, California, Joe Dunn is offered a bribe, by gamblers, not to take part in the race and is so incensed that he starts a fight which lands him in jail. The girl he loves, Peggy McNeil, takes his place, but crashes into a buoy and is seriously injured---and Joe goes to desperate lengths to raise money for the services of a famous surgeon.
Top Cast
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Joseph Allen
Joe Dunn
Rosalind Keith
Peggy McNeil
J.M. Kerrigan
Henry John 'Cap' McNeil
Marc Lawrence
Gus Slater
Richard Terry
Nick Givens
Arthur Loft
'Lucky' Leonard Raymond
Joe Sawyer
Steve Dolan
George Ernest
'Pancho', Runaway Kid
Al Hill
Henchman Jeff Skinner
John Tyrrell
Pete Bailey
Ralph Byrd
C.P.O. Mike Burns
George Chesebro
Henchman Mitchell
Ray Bennett
Harry Bernard
Nick Copeland
Dick Curtis
Harry Depp
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 5, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- D. Ross Lederman
- Screenplay & Story
- Fred Niblo Jr., Grace Neville
- Original Title
- Motor Madness
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
D. Ross Lederman
Fred Niblo Jr., Grace Neville
Allen G. Siegler
Byron Robinson
Irving Briskin
Department Leadership Roster
D. Ross Lederman
Director
Fred Niblo Jr.
Screenplay
Grace Neville
Screenplay
Allen G. Siegler
Director of Photography
Byron Robinson
Editor
Robert Kalloch
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Motor Madness.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Motor Madness
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Motor Madness about?
After winning a qualifying trial for a big speed-boat race in Santa Monica, California, Joe Dunn is offered a bribe, by gamblers, not to take part in the race and is so incensed that he starts a fight which lands him in jail. The girl he loves, Peggy McNeil, takes his place, but crashes into a buoy and is seriously injured---and Joe goes to desperate lengths to raise money for the services of a famous surgeon.
Who directed Motor Madness?
Motor Madness was directed by D. Ross Lederman.
Who stars in Motor Madness?
The principal cast of Motor Madness includes Joseph Allen, Rosalind Keith, J.M. Kerrigan, Marc Lawrence, Richard Terry.
When was Motor Madness released and how long is it?
Motor Madness was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.