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The Fireball

Tay Garnett

1950 • 1h 24m

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.

The Fireball

Cast

Mickey Rooney

Mickey RooneyJohnny Casar

Pat O'Brien

Pat O'BrienFather O'Hara

Beverly Tyler

Beverly TylerMary Reeves

James Brown

James BrownAllen

Ralph Dumke

Ralph DumkeBruno Crystal

Milburn Stone

Milburn StoneJeff Davis

Bert BegleyShilling

Marilyn Monroe

Marilyn MonroePolly

Sam Flint

Sam FlintDr. Barton

Glenn Corbett

Glenn CorbettMack Miller

John HedloeUllman

James Anderson

James AndersonStrong Arm Man (uncredited)

Al Hill

Al HillPoliceman (uncredited)

Lois JamesRoller Derby Girl (uncredited)

Kenner G. Kemp

Kenner G. KempRoller Derby Spectator (uncredited)

Crew

Tay Garnett

Tay GarnettDirector

Victor Young

Victor YoungOriginal Music Composer

Van Nest Polglase

Van Nest PolglaseArt Direction

Sidney Cutner

Sidney CutnerOrchestrator

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