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Blonde Comet

194167 minUnited States
Drama
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Original language
English
This copy runs
64:49
Subtitles
English

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Synopsis

After proving herself on European racing circuits, a woman driver returns to compete in the United States. Her father's tyre business gives her a close connection to the sport, but racing brings her into rivalry with a man she also finds attractive. Their developing romance must contend with the ambition that draws them both to the track.

Cast

DirectorsWilliam Beaudine

Historical context

Virginia Vale plays a competitive driver in a sports film that places a woman at the centre of its racing action. Real-life motoring pioneer Barney Oldfield also appears, connecting the fictional contest to a recognisable figure from the history of American motorsport.

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Work catalogued as public domain in the United States.

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Availability checked on September 10, 2026.

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