Speed to Spare (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1937, Speed to Spare is a drama and romance film directed by Lambert Hillyer, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s 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’s in it. Speed to Spare stars Charles Quigley as Tommy Morton, Dorothy Wilson as Eileen Hart, Edward Nugent as Larry 'Skids' Brannigan and Patricia Farr as Peaches O'Brien, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Speed to Spare has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Speed to Spare page.
If you liked it. Fans of Speed to Spare tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Speed to Spare (1937)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Speed to Spare change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Speed to Spare worth watching?
- Speed to Spare holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Speed to Spare?
- Speed to Spare stars Charles Quigley, Dorothy Wilson, Edward Nugent, Patricia Farr and Gene Morgan.
- When was Speed to Spare released?
- Speed to Spare was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.