Speed to Spare
Synopsis
The champion race car driver Tommy Morton is the eternal rival to less-ethical speed king Larry 'Skids' Brannigan. What no one knows is that Tommy and Skids are actually brothers, separated at birth. Driven by a filial devotion that he can't explain, Tommy tries to dissuade Skids from recklessness, only to be "repaid" when Skids tries to steal away Tommy's blond girl-friend Eileen Hart.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 4, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lambert Hillyer
- Screenplay & Story
- Lambert Hillyer, Bert Granet
- Original Title
- Speed to Spare
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lambert Hillyer
Lambert Hillyer, Bert Granet
Benjamin H. Kline
Viola Lawrence
Irving Briskin
Department Leadership Roster
Lambert Hillyer
Director
Lambert Hillyer
Screenplay
Benjamin H. Kline
Director of Photography
Viola Lawrence
Editor
Bert Granet
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Speed to Spare
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What is Speed to Spare about?
The champion race car driver Tommy Morton is the eternal rival to less-ethical speed king Larry 'Skids' Brannigan. What no one knows is that Tommy and Skids are actually brothers, separated at birth. Driven by a filial devotion that he can't explain, Tommy tries to dissuade Skids from recklessness, only to be "repaid" when Skids tries to steal away Tommy's blond girl-friend Eileen Hart.
Who directed Speed to Spare?
Speed to Spare was directed by Lambert Hillyer.
Who stars in Speed to Spare?
The principal cast of Speed to Spare includes Charles Quigley, Dorothy Wilson, Edward Nugent, Patricia Farr, Gene Morgan.
When was Speed to Spare released and how long is it?
Speed to Spare was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.