The Fireball
“Rooney Runs Riot on the Roller Raceways!”
1950•NR•1h 24m•6.0•Released
Drama
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.
Director
Tay Garnett
Writer
Tay Garnett, Horace McCoy
Languages
English
Studio
Bert E. Friedlob Productions
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)
Production
Company
Bert E. Friedlob Productions
Producer
Bert E. Friedlob
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