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Racing Lady is a 1937 American drama film produced by RKO Radio Pictures, which premiered in New York City on January 12, 1937, and was released nationally on January 29. Directed by Wallace Fox, the screenplay was written by Dorothy Yost, Thomas Lennon, and Cortland Fitzsimmons, based on a story by Damon Runyon, which had been further expanded by J. Robert Bren and Norman Houston.
While more than 25 of Runyon's stories and novels have been used as the basis for films, this was one of only two films (the other being George White's 1935 Scandals) in which Runyon was directly involved with the story, it being based on his unpublished work "All Scarlet." The film stars Ann Dvorak, Smith Ballew, and Harry Carey.
Original Release
01/12/1937
US Release
01/12/1937
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Ann Dvorak | Ruth Martin |
| Smith Ballew | Steven Wendel |
| Harry Carey | Tom Martin |
| Berton Churchill | Judge |
| Frank M. Thomas | Bradford |
| Ray Mayer | Warbler |
| Hattie McDaniel | Abby |
| Harry Jans | Lewis |
| Lew Payton | Joe |
| Harland Tucker | Gilbert |
Directors
Writers
Dorothy Yost, Thomas Lennon, Cortland Fitzsimmons, Damon Runyon, J. Robert Bren, Norman Houston
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Ann Dvorak | Ruth Martin |
| Smith Ballew | Steven Wendel |
| Harry Carey | Tom Martin |
| Berton Churchill | Judge |
| Frank M. Thomas | Bradford |
| Ray Mayer | Warbler |
| Hattie McDaniel | Abby |
| Harry Jans | Lewis |
| Lew Payton | Joe |
| Harland Tucker | Gilbert |
| Alex Hill | Johnny |
| Helen Dickson | Woman at Racetrack |
| Arthur Hoyt | Racetrack Bettor |
| Bud Jamison | Racetrack Bettor |
| Kenner G. Kemp | Railbird |
| Donald Kerr | Reporter |
| Paul Kruger | Racetrack Bettor |
| George Magrill | Racetrack Bettor |
| David Newell | Party Guest |
| Victor Potel | Mr. Mitchell |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Samuel J. Briskin | Executive Producer |
| William Sistrom | Producer |
