Roar of the Crowd
“Danger-Packed Romance...Whirling Across America's Thrill-Scorched Speedways!”
Synopsis
Johnny Tracy, son of veteran race driver Pop Tracy, is working his way up on the racing circuit, but is urged by his sweetheart, Marcy Parker, to give up the track if he wants to marry her. He persuades her to marry him on the promise that he will quit after racing once in the Indianapolis 500, but he is injured in a qualifying race and goes to work as a spark plug salesman for Mackey, an old family friend. He is a failure at selling but Marcy changes her attitude towards his racing, and he qualifies for the 500.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 31, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Beaudine
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles R. Marion
- Original Title
- Roar of the Crowd
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Studios
- Monogram Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Beaudine
Charles R. Marion
Department Leadership Roster
William Beaudine
Director
Charles R. Marion
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 Roar of the Crowd
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What is Roar of the Crowd about?
Johnny Tracy, son of veteran race driver Pop Tracy, is working his way up on the racing circuit, but is urged by his sweetheart, Marcy Parker, to give up the track if he wants to marry her. He persuades her to marry him on the promise that he will quit after racing once in the Indianapolis 500, but he is injured in a qualifying race and goes to work as a spark plug salesman for Mackey, an old family friend. He is a failure at selling but Marcy changes her attitude towards his racing, and he qualifies for the 500.
Who directed Roar of the Crowd?
Roar of the Crowd was directed by William Beaudine.
Who stars in Roar of the Crowd?
The principal cast of Roar of the Crowd includes Howard Duff, Helene Stanley, Dave Willock, Louise Arthur, Minor Watson.
When was Roar of the Crowd released and how long is it?
Roar of the Crowd was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Roar of the Crowd?
Roar of the Crowd holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).