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The Pace That Thrills

1952, Movie, NR, 63 mins

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Dusty (Bill Williams) is a pro racer and test rider for a motorcycle factory. His buddy, Chris (Steven Flagg), is a designer working on a new transmission that will revolutionize the machine. Unfortunately, motorcycles aren't their only common pursuit, as the charms of writer Eve Drake (Carla Balenda) throw a monkey wrench into the friendship. Issues are resolved through the plot mechanics of the Big Race, in which Dusty rides Chris's experimental bike to victory, with Eve's... read more leave a comment
Year: 1952
Rated NR

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Cast
Bill Williams: Dusty
Carla Balenda: Eve Drake
Robert Armstrong: Barton
Frank McHugh: Rocket
Michael St. Angel: Chris
Cleo Moore: Ruby

 

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