Virginia Vale
Beverly Blake
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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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- Virginia Vale — film screenshot (Producers Releasing Corporation) · Public domain
- Robert Kent — Studio Publicity · Public domain
