Jalopy (1953)
Overview
Slip has entered the Boys' rattletrap car in a souped-up jalopy race, but has no chance of winning until Satch, with the aid of a scientist acquaintance, comes up with a chemical concoction that acts as a super-fuel; but a rival entrant in the race learns of this and tries to get the formula for himself.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 2.449 |
Directed By
William Beaudine
Crew
Ben Schwalb
Jack Crutcher
William Beaudine
Tim Ryan
Allen K. Wood
Harry Neumann
Dave Milton
Ray Mercer
Robert Priestley
William Austin
Charles Cooper
Austen Jewell
Marlin Skiles
TOP CAST
Leo Gorcey
Terrence Aloysius 'Slip' Mahoney
Huntz Hall
Horace Debussy 'Satch' Jones
Robert Lowery
Skid Wilson
Jane Easton
Bobbie Lane
Leon Belasco
The Professor
Bernard Gorcey
Louie Dumbrowsky
David Gorcey
Chuck
Benny Bartlett
Butch
Richard Benedict
Tony, the driver
Murray Alper
Red, the mechanic
Tom Hanlon
Race Announcer
Mona Knox
Party Brunet, dancing with Slip
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