I didn't really expect much of this one, as it had only attracted one reviewer (and no rating) but it kept me entertained. It's different inasmuch as the story centres around power-boat racing rather than cars. It's got a real sense of the time, a dastardly con artist (played by writer Renaldo), romantic difficulties, a rescue and of course a race. Seriously, what more do you want from a film of this period? Possibly the first reviewer is right in saying that parts are missing from the film; it's months since I watched it. A lot of these older movies do end quite abruptly. Naturally it's fallen into the public domain and isn't difficult to find online, so if you've a fondness for films of this age, possibly you'll enjoy it as I did. I'd rate it at 5.8.
2 Reviews
Neat little movie
Bill-1611 May 2016
Warning: Spoilers
The copy I reviewed was really chopped up. I imagine they were only small bits and pieces missing, but some were actually at sort of important moments.
However, it was just an annoyance especially at the very end when the movie was wrapping up and the dialogue was chopped to bits.... almost like a modern day comedy of an old time movie.... all of a sudden The End appears.
The movie is about a guy who invents a new SuperCharger for boat motors. His girlfriend's dad is a grumpy, but very wealthy man who could help invest in the new machinery.
Duncan Renaldo plays the Heal who shows up not only to sabotage the supercharger but also to swindle a ton of money for the Wealthy Man.
Some fisticuffs and boat racing ad a little action.
Etta McDaniel always brings a smile to my face even if she is playing the stereotypical 'mammie' part. Duncan Renaldo would go on to star as the 'Cisco Kid' even gets a writing credit in this 1937 movie.
However, it was just an annoyance especially at the very end when the movie was wrapping up and the dialogue was chopped to bits.... almost like a modern day comedy of an old time movie.... all of a sudden The End appears.
The movie is about a guy who invents a new SuperCharger for boat motors. His girlfriend's dad is a grumpy, but very wealthy man who could help invest in the new machinery.
Duncan Renaldo plays the Heal who shows up not only to sabotage the supercharger but also to swindle a ton of money for the Wealthy Man.
Some fisticuffs and boat racing ad a little action.
Etta McDaniel always brings a smile to my face even if she is playing the stereotypical 'mammie' part. Duncan Renaldo would go on to star as the 'Cisco Kid' even gets a writing credit in this 1937 movie.
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