Directed by:
Christy CabanneScreenplay:
Maurice TombragelCinematography:
Elwood BredellCast:
Richard Arlen, Andy Devine, Peggy Moran, Vinton Hayworth, Harry C. Bradley, Mary Treen, Harry Strang, Jack Gardner, Eddy Chandler, Ralph Arthur Roberts (more)Plots(1)
Danger on Wheels is one of the 14 Richard Arlen-Andy Devine adventure films ground out by Universal Pictures between 1939 and 1941. Arlen is cast as daredevil test-car driver Larry Taylor, while Devine brings up the rear as Larry's mechanic. A rivalry develops between Larry and hotshot motorist Bruce Cowley (Jack Arnold), culminating in Bruce losing his job before an important race. Larry takes Bruce's place in the contest, whereupon he accidentally kills the brother of his sweetheart Pat (Peggy Moran). Our hero redeems himself in everyone's eyes by proving the efficiency of a new oil-burning motor invented by Pat's father (Herbert Cothrell). Danger on Wheels is allegedly based on the exploits of real-life stunt driver Lucky Teeter, who is represented throughout via stock footage. (official distributor synopsis)
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Richard Arlen
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