Straightaway (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film
Released in 1933, Straightaway is a notable film.
What it’s about. Auto race champ Tim Dawson and his brother Billy are fired by boss Turnberg when they won't throw an important race to his son Carl. Pop Reeves, a competitor, finds that Turnberg had bribed his top man, Rogan, to lose, and fires him, and hires the Dawsons. His daughter Ann falls for Tim, yet it's Billy that wants her and proposes to her. She says no and declares herself to Tim. At the next big race, Rogan tries to cause Billy to smash, but he does instead, then accuses Tim of being responsible before dying. A police detective decides that Tim had done it so his brother could win, and leaves him one option, his brother must lose the upcoming Indy 500 or he'll know Tim's guilty.
Who’s in it. Straightaway stars Tim McCoy as Tim Dawson, William Bakewell as Billy Dawson, Ward Bond as Hobo and Lafe McKee, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Straightaway page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Straightaway (1933)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Straightaway change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Straightaway?
- Straightaway stars Tim McCoy, William Bakewell, Ward Bond, Lafe McKee and Francis McDonald.
- When was Straightaway released?
- Straightaway was released in 1933.