Fast and Furious (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1939, Fast and Furious is a comedy, crime and mystery film directed by Busby Berkeley, running about 73 minutes. “Crime doesn't pay with these two super sleuths on the job!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Joel & Garda Sloan, a husband and wife detective team, who also sell rare books in New York, take a vacation to Seaside City. At Seaside, Joel's pal, Mike Stevens is managing and preparing for their beauty pageant. Joel is made one of the judges plus he has invested $5,000 in it, to Garda's dismay. Eric Bartell, promoter, arrives to dupe Stevens. When Ed Connors, New York racketeer arrives, Bartell is mysteriously murdered. Joel and Garda set out to investigate the murder.
Who’s in it. Fast and Furious stars Franchot Tone as Joel Sloane, Ann Sothern as Garda Sloane, Ruth Hussey as Lily Cole and Allyn Joslyn as Ted Bentley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Fast and Furious has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fast and Furious page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fast and Furious tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fast and Furious (1939)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Fast and Furious change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Fast and Furious worth watching?
- Fast and Furious holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fast and Furious?
- Fast and Furious stars Franchot Tone, Ann Sothern, Ruth Hussey, Allyn Joslyn and Lee Bowman.
- When was Fast and Furious released?
- Fast and Furious was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.