The Big Race
1934, English. Directed by Fred C. Newmeyer.
A FORTUNE HUNG IN THE BALANCE!
Bob Hamilton gets into trouble when crooks cause the defeat of his father's horse in the Derby, and it is reported he is in with the crooks. The old man disowns him and his sweetheart, Patricia , breaks their engagement. So Bob and "Skipper", the also-suspected trainer, head for the western tracks, taking with them the horse Hamilton Senior forced them to buy, determined to make good and prove they are on the level.
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Fred C. NewmeyerDirector
- Boots MalloryPatricia
- John DarrowBob Hamilton
- Paul HurstSkipper O'Neal
- Frankie DarroKnobby
- Phillips SmalleyHamilton Sr.
- Jack PerrinRiley (as Richard Terry)
- Seymour ZeliffEzra Ferguson (as Skipper Zelliff)
- James FlavinBill Figg
- Katherine WilliamsJenny Hemingway
- Georgia O'DellMrs. Deborah Hemingway
Details
- Released
- 14 February 1934
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Hugh Cummings
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The Big Race runs 68 minutes (1h 8m).
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The Big Race is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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The Big Race isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 14 February 1934. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
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Who directed The Big Race?
The Big Race (1934) was directed by Fred C. Newmeyer and stars Boots Mallory, John Darrow, Paul Hurst.