We Go Fast

1941 film by William C. McGann

September 19, 1941 (1941-09-19)

Running time

64 minutesCountryUnited StatesLanguageEnglish

We Go Fast is a 1941 American comedy action film directed by William C. McGann and written by Thomas Lennon and Adrian Scott. The film stars Lynn Bari, Alan Curtis, Sheila Ryan, Don DeFore, Ernest Truex and Gerald Mohr. The film was released on September 19, 1941, by 20th Century Fox.^[1]^[2]^[3]

Plot

With his attention held by waitress, Rose Coughlin, police officer, Herman Huff nearly lets a thief get away until customer, Bob Brandon saves the day. Bob decides to become a motorcycle cop like Herman and they end up partners, as well as rivals for Rose.

When the arrogant, Diana Hempstead is pulled over by Herman for speeding, she uses her wealthy father's clout to get out of the ticket. When a visiting dignitary, the Nabob, is being guarded by Herman and Bob, the boys are disappointed in Rose's interest in him. Then everybody's embarrassed when the Nabob turns out to be a fake.

Herman and Bob eventually gain the upper hand, even making sure Diana pays for her reckless driving. And while they continue arguing, Rose agrees to date one man one night, the other the next.

Cast

Lynn Bari as Rose Coughlin
Alan Curtis as Bob Brandon
Sheila Ryan as Diana Hempstead
Don DeFore as Herman Huff
Ernest Truex as Harold Bruggins
Gerald Mohr as Nabob of Borria
George Lessey as J.P. Hempstead
Paul McGrath as Carberry
Tom Dugan as Jonathan Doremus Dimwitt
Arthur Hohl as Hold-Up Man
James Flavin as Police Lt. Bardette
Arthur Loft as Francis X. 'Frank' Futter
Charles Arnt as Refrigerator Salesman
Ruth Clifford as Mrs. Kertz
Dot Farley as Hempstead's Cook
Charles Trowbridge as Defense Attorney

References

^ "We Go Fast (1941) - Overview". TCM.com. 1993-11-01. Retrieved 2015-09-27.
^ "We Go Fast". Afi.com. Retrieved 2015-09-27.
^ Hal Erickson. "We Go Fast (1941) - William McGann | Synopsis, Characteristics, Moods, Themes and Related". AllMovie. Retrieved 2015-09-27.