Death Drives Through

Death Drives Through
Directed by	Edward L. Cahn
Screenplay by	John Huston Katherine Strueby
Produced by	Clifford Taylor
Starring	Robert Douglas Chili Bouchier Miles Mander
Cinematography	Eric Cross James Wilson
Edited by	Edward L. Cahn
Music by	Ernest Irving
Production company	Clifford Taylor Productions
Distributed by	Associated British
Release date	25 February 1935 (1935-02-25)
Running time	63 minutes
Country	United Kingdom
Language	English

Death Drives Through is a 1935 British sports drama film directed by Edward L. Cahn and starring Chili Bouchier, Robert Douglas and Miles Mander. It was written by John Huston and Katherine Strueby.

Plot

Motor racer Kit Woods, eager to produce a car of his own design, secures the backing of motor magnate Lord. Woods beats his arch-rival Garry Ames, both on the racetrack and for the affections of Lord's daughter. Seeking revenge, Ames tries fo frame Woods for a fatal accident. In a subsequent race Woods saves Ames's life, and the latter repents his evil ways.

Cast

• Chili Bouchier as Kay Lord
• Robert Douglas as Kit Woods
• Miles Mander as Garry Ames
• Percy Walsh as Mr. Lord
• Frank Atkinson as John Larson
• Lillian Gunns as Binnie
• Andreas Malandrinos as crew member (uncredited)

Production

The film was made as a quota quickie by the independent producer Clifford Taylor at Ealing Studios. The racing scenes were shot at Brooklands.

Reception

The Monthly Film Bulletin wrote: "This is a hopelessly muddled film, which breaks almost every rule in the book, and comes in for a few unintended laughs. The characters, with the possible exception of Kit, are not very competent, and are continually camera-conscious and ill at ease."

Kine Weekly wrote: "The plot makes no great demands upon the intelligence, but it is, nevertheless, straightforward and definitely popular in calibre. Interest is well sustained, the development and climax are not lacking in thrills, and the acting easily meets all the demands. A sound supporting proposition for the masses."

Bibliography

• Chibnall, Steve. Quota Quickies: The British of the British 'B' Film. British Film Institute, 2007.

External links

• Death Drives Through at IMDb