Speed (1936) in Color — Starring James Stewart & Wendy Barrie

Speed (1936) — Buy This Classic in Color

Discover Speed, Edwin L. Marin’s 1936 action drama starring James Stewart, Wendy Barrie, and Una Merkel, now available as a professionally colorized version. Own this classic movie in color as a DRM-free MP4 digital download for just €15.00.

Plot Summary

Terry Martin is a brilliant young test driver and engineer at a major automobile manufacturer, obsessed with pushing cars to their mechanical limits. When he develops a revolutionary new carburetor that could transform the industry, his employer sees dollar signs — but Terry wants to prove his invention on the racetrack first. His reckless dedication to speed puts him at odds with his boss and terrifies Jane Mitchell, the woman who loves him but cannot bear to watch him risk his life on the track. When a rival company tries to steal his design through corporate espionage, Terry must race against both sabotage and the clock. As the big race approaches, the pressure mounts — a sabotaged car, a romantic rival for Jane’s affections, and Jane’s ultimatum that she will leave him if he continues racing. The exhilarating racing sequences capture the raw danger of pre-war motor sports, when safety equipment was minimal and drivers relied on nerve and skill alone. Terry must decide whether his need for speed is worth losing everything else that matters, or whether he can find a way to prove his invention and keep the woman he loves. This classic movie is a fast-paced early Hollywood racing drama that showcases the excitement and danger of automotive competition in the golden age of American engineering.

Cast & Crew

Director: Edwin L. Marin

Stars: James Stewart, Wendy Barrie, Una Merkel, Ted Healy, Ralph Morgan, Weldon Heyburn

James Stewart brings his trademark lanky charm and earnest intensity to the role of Terry Martin, creating a character whose passion for speed and engineering feels genuinely infectious. Wendy Barrie provides appealing warmth as Jane, the practical woman who wants Terry alive more than she wants him victorious. Una Merkel delivers her usual scene-stealing comic relief, and Ted Healy adds boisterous humor as Terry’s loyal mechanic and friend. Ralph Morgan brings weight to the corporate antagonist role, while the ensemble captures the competitive camaraderie of the racing world.

Why Buy This Classic in Color?

Speed was originally filmed in black and white, its thrilling race sequences and gleaming automobiles captured in energetic MGM photography. This professionally colorized restoration brings frame-by-frame precision to the roaring racecars, the dusty speedways, and the polished showroom floors. The colorized version adds dynamic visual energy to this restored classic film, revealing the gleaming paintwork of the racing machines and the sun-drenched excitement of the speedway in ways that enhance every thrilling sequence. Now also available in colour.

Buy Speed in color today for just €15.00. Your DRM-free MP4 download is available for instant access.

Historical Significance

Speed features James Stewart in one of his earliest leading roles at MGM, before he became one of Hollywood’s greatest stars with landmark films like Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, The Philadelphia Story, and Vertigo. The film captures the excitement of 1930s automobile racing and America’s growing love affair with speed, technology, and engineering innovation during the Depression era. Director Edwin L. Marin was a reliable studio craftsman who kept the action moving at a brisk pace, and the film serves as a fascinating time capsule of pre-war American car culture. Through colorization, this early Stewart vehicle finds new audiences who can appreciate both the young star’s natural charisma and the era’s automotive enthusiasm.

Technical Details

• Format: MP4 digital download
• Resolution: HD restored
• Colorized: Professionally colorized from original black and white
• Audio: Original mono restored
• Runtime: Approximately 70 minutes
• DRM-free: Yes — watch on any device
• Instant download: Available immediately after purchase
• Price: €15.00

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Movie-Specific Questions

Q: Is this one of James Stewart’s early films?
A: Yes, Speed was one of Stewart’s first leading roles at MGM. He was still building his career and would not become a major star until a few years later with Mr. Smith Goes to Washington.

Q: Are the racing scenes exciting?
A: The film features energetic racing sequences for its era, capturing the thrills and dangers of 1930s automobile competition with practical stunt work and real cars on the track.

Q: How does colorization enhance the racing sequences?
A: Colorization brings the gleaming automobiles, dusty tracks, and colorful racing atmosphere to vivid life, adding visual excitement that makes the speed and danger of the racing sequences even more thrilling.

Digital Download Questions

Q: What format is the download?
A: The film is delivered as an MP4 file compatible with virtually any device or media player.

Q: Is there DRM on the file?
A: No. The download is completely DRM-free so you can watch it on any device without restrictions.

Q: How quickly can I watch after purchase?
A: Your download link is available instantly after payment, so you can start watching within minutes.

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