Where can I watch Speedway (1929)?

In US, Speedway is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.

Is Speedway worth watching?

Speedway holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in Speedway?

Speedway stars William Haines, Anita Page, Ernest Torrence, Karl Dane and John Miljan.

When was Speedway released?

Speedway was released in 1929, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.

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Speedway (1929): cast, story & where to watch

1929 · Film · ★ 5.3

Released in 1929, Speedway is a drama and romance film directed by Harry Beaumont, running about 76 minutes.

What it’s about. Bill Whipple is a happy-go-lucky mechanic for MacDonald who thinks that he is the worlds greatest driver and lover. Mac has treated Bill like a son since he took him in. One day at the track, Bill sees Pat Bannon, and tries his best to impress her, but to no avail. On his way to catch a flight, he tricks Pat into taking him to the airport and she gets even by taking him up in a plane. He hates to fly, but will not show her that he is afraid and when the plane breaks up, he is a hero for rescuing her. This gets him publicity and Renny offers him his car to drive in the Indianapolis 500. Bill breaks with Mac to drive the car and puts it on the pole for the race. Then Renny double crosses Bill and plans to drive the car himself since Bill has tuned it so well.

Who’s in it. Speedway stars William Haines as Bill Whipple, Anita Page as Patricia 'Pat' Bonner, Ernest Torrence as Jim MacDonald and Karl Dane as Dugan, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Speedway has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Speedway page.

If you liked it. Fans of Speedway tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch Speedway (1929)?: In US, Speedway is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Speedway worth watching?: Speedway holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Speedway?: Speedway stars William Haines, Anita Page, Ernest Torrence, Karl Dane and John Miljan.
When was Speedway released?: Speedway was released in 1929, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.