The Fireball

1h 24m
Drama
5.6

Johnny Casar runs away from the orphanage to start a successful career as a roller skater and after setbacks learns to curb his ruthlessness and ambition.

Cast

Mickey Rooney
Johnny Casar
Pat O'Brien
Father O'Hara
Beverly Tyler
Mary Reeves
James Brown
Allen
Ralph Dumke
Bruno Crystal
Milburn Stone
Jeff Davis
Bert Begley
Shilling
Marilyn Monroe
Polly
Sam Flint
Dr. Barton
Glenn Corbett
Mack Miller
John Hedloe
Ullman
James Anderson
Strong Arm Man (uncredited)
Al Hill
Policeman (uncredited)
Lois James
Roller Derby Girl (uncredited)
Kenner G. Kemp
Roller Derby Spectator (uncredited)
Frank Mills
Roller Derby Spectator (uncredited)

Crew

Tay Garnett
Director, Writer
Horace McCoy
Writer
Frank Sullivan
Editor
Lester White
Director of Photography
Charles Kerr
Assistant Director
Bert E. Friedlob
Producer
Richard Staub
Wardrobe Master
Sam Benson
Wardrobe Supervisor
Agnes Flanagan
Hairstylist
Ed Voight
Makeup Supervisor
William R. Fox
Sound Engineer
Victor Young
Original Music Composer, Music Director
David Chudnow
Music Supervisor
Joe Popkin
Production Manager
Van Nest Polglase
Art Direction
Sidney Cutner
Orchestrator
Leo Shuken
Orchestrator

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