Red Hot Tires (1935)

In the high-octane world of auto racing, Wally Storm (Lyle Talbot) and Robert Griffin (Gavin Gordon) are more than just teammates - they're fierce rivals. Both vie for the heart of their mechanic and sponsor's daughter, Pat Sanford (Mary Astor), fueling their rivalry to dangerous levels. However, the thrilling saga takes a tragic turn when a racing incident - their tires locked in a deadly embrace - results in Griffin's shocking demise. The fallout is swift and severe, landing Wally in the throes of a homicide conviction. While the racing world grapples with the aftermath, Pat takes on a race of her own. She begins a relentless pursuit to unravel the truth, passionately working to prove Wally's innocence. Yet, as Pat races against time, Wally is silently formulating his own escape plan, ready to break free from his unjust incarceration. With a supporting cast of Roscoe Karns, Frankie Darro, and Mary Treen, "Red Hot Tires" is a thrilling rollercoaster of rivalry, romance, and redemption. The question remains: Will Pat's pursuit of justice cross the finish line before Wally's daring jailbreak, or will the echoes of the race track forever be marred by the specter of tragedy?

Red Hot Tires is a crime movie featuring Clarence Muse and directed by D. Ross Lederman.

Red Hot Tires is currently streaming on TCM.