Crash Donovan
“Daredevils of the Highway Patrol!”
Synopsis
A California Highway Patrolman gets involved with a smuggling ring.
Top Cast
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Jack Holt
'Crash' Donovan
John 'Dusty' King
Johnny Allen
Nan Grey
Doris Tennyson
Eddie Acuff
Alabam
Hugh Buckler
Captain Tennyson
Ward Bond
The Drill Master
James Donlan
Smokey
Douglas Fowley
Harris
William Tannen
Tony
Huey White
Fizz
Al Hill
Mike
Gardner James
Pete
Paul Porcasi
Cafe Owner
George Stinson
The Singing Cop
Ernie Adams
Mechanic (uncredited)
Al Bridge
Desk Sergeant (uncredited)
Lane Chandler
Henchman (uncredited)
Jack Cheatham
Radio Patrolman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 1, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Nigh
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Grayson, Karl Detzer, Eugene Solow
- Original Title
- Crash Donovan
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Nigh
Charles Grayson, Karl Detzer, Eugene Solow, Harold Shumate
Milton Krasner
Hanson T. Fritch, Byron Robinson
Julius Bernheim
Department Leadership Roster
Milton Krasner
Director of Photography
Hanson T. Fritch
Editor
Julius Bernheim
Producer
Charles Grayson
Screenplay
Brymer
Costume Design
William Nigh
Director
Byron Robinson
Editor
Karl Detzer
Screenplay
Eugene Solow
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Crash Donovan
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Crash Donovan about?
A California Highway Patrolman gets involved with a smuggling ring.
Who directed Crash Donovan?
Crash Donovan was directed by William Nigh.
Who stars in Crash Donovan?
The principal cast of Crash Donovan includes Jack Holt, John 'Dusty' King, Nan Grey, Eddie Acuff, Hugh Buckler.
When was Crash Donovan released and how long is it?
Crash Donovan was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Crash Donovan?
Crash Donovan holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).