Movie: Fast Companions

Top 9 Billed Cast

Tom Brown
Tom Brown

Marty Black

Maureen O'Sullivan
Maureen O'Sullivan

Sally

James Gleason
James Gleason

Silk Henley

Andy Devine
Andy Devine

Information Kid

Mickey Rooney
Mickey Rooney

Midge

Morgan Wallace
Morgan Wallace

Cueball Kelly

Berton Churchill
Berton Churchill

Committee Chairman

Russell Hopton
Russell Hopton

Crooked Owner

Arletta Duncan
Arletta Duncan

Girlfriend

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  • Overview

    A crooked jockey tries to reform.

  • Release Date

    1932-06-22

  • Average

    7.5

  • Rating:

    3.8 starts
  • Tagline

    THRILLING DRAMA OF CALIENTE DAYS!

  • Genres

  • Languages:

    English
  • Keywords

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