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Burn 'Em Up Barnes

  • 1934
  • Passed
  • 3h 30m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
98
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Frankie Darro, Lola Lane, and Jack Mulhall in Burn 'Em Up Barnes (1934)
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Marjorie Temple, owner of a bus line and an apparently worthless plot of land, is set upon by rich oil speculators who know her land actually is worth millions. When they try to put her out ... Read allMarjorie Temple, owner of a bus line and an apparently worthless plot of land, is set upon by rich oil speculators who know her land actually is worth millions. When they try to put her out of business for good, young race driver Burn 'em Up Barnes comes to her rescue - again and... Read allMarjorie Temple, owner of a bus line and an apparently worthless plot of land, is set upon by rich oil speculators who know her land actually is worth millions. When they try to put her out of business for good, young race driver Burn 'em Up Barnes comes to her rescue - again and again and again.

  • Directors
    • Colbert Clark
    • Armand Schaefer
  • Writers
    • John Rathmell
    • Colbert Clark
    • Al Martin
  • Stars
    • Jack Mulhall
    • Frankie Darro
    • Lola Lane
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    98
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Colbert Clark
      • Armand Schaefer
    • Writers
      • John Rathmell
      • Colbert Clark
      • Al Martin
    • Stars
      • Jack Mulhall
      • Frankie Darro
      • Lola Lane
    • 3User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Jack Mulhall
    Jack Mulhall
    • 'Burn-'em-Up' Barnes
    Frankie Darro
    Frankie Darro
    • Bobbie Riley
    Lola Lane
    Lola Lane
    • Marjorie Temple
    Julian Rivero
    Julian Rivero
    • Tony
    Edwin Maxwell
    Edwin Maxwell
    • Lyman Warren
    Jason Robards Sr.
    Jason Robards Sr.
    • John Drummond
    • (as Jason Robards)
    Francis McDonald
    Francis McDonald
    • Ray Ridpath - Henchman [Chs. 1-6]
    Billy Bletcher
    Billy Bletcher
    • Race Commentator [Ch. 1]
    • (uncredited)
    Stanley Blystone
    Stanley Blystone
    • Henchman Joe Stevens [Chs. 3-12]
    • (uncredited)
    Lynton Brent
    Lynton Brent
    • Office Henchman Thompson [Chs. 10-12]
    • (uncredited)
    Al Bridge
    Al Bridge
    • Henchman Tucker [Chs. 3-12]
    • (uncredited)
    Don Brodie
    Don Brodie
    • Race Car DriverJones [Ch. 1]
    • (uncredited)
    James P. Burtis
    James P. Burtis
    • Eddie - Film Assistant [Chs. 8-11]
    • (uncredited)
    James Bush
    James Bush
    • George Riley [Ch. 1]
    • (uncredited)
    Horace B. Carpenter
    Horace B. Carpenter
    • Irate Customer [Ch. 6]
    • (uncredited)
    Jack Cheatham
    Jack Cheatham
    • Policeman [Chs. 6-7]
    • (uncredited)
    Richard Cramer
    Richard Cramer
    • Detective
    • (uncredited)
    John Davidson
    John Davidson
    • Tom Chase - Race Car Henchman [Chs. 1-2, 5]
    • (uncredited)
    • Directors
      • Colbert Clark
      • Armand Schaefer
    • Writers
      • John Rathmell
      • Colbert Clark
      • Al Martin
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    User reviews3

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    johnbm

    Shows a unique time in film history.

    I first saw this Film Serial recently on the "Burnt Rubber" multi DVD pack. I was surprised at the level of excitement and action in this film. It has some pretty good fight scenes and the usual stunts that appear in vintage cliffhangers such as this. Plus you get to see a variety of vintage 1930's automobiles being pushed to their limits. I know these machines are a far cry from the pavement burning beasts of the 70's. But to see what Grandpa, for some people Great Grandpa and beyond, used to screech the tires in, from motorcycles to huge buses, is priceless. And for those interested in silent movie fare, Burn 'Em Up Barnes is a remake of a 1921 movie by the same title.
    7shane_604

    great driving and cars never ending story

    Watching the driving and racing scenes is great though a few takes are obviously in front of a screen. the action is great except after about 3 episodes of one scrape after another I stopped caring anymore.

    Of course originally you were supposed to wait a week between episodes so I guess that gave you time to relax. Really the 7 is strictly for the cars. The fight scenes are laughable.

    Still Burn 'em up and Madge and Bobby are likable enough and Tony gets a laugh or two. Just don't bother watching it all at once and maybe skip an episode or two. It won't matter it's really one big chase.

    Watch it for the cars though and enjoy the racing. Wow can they ever move that tow truck around.

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    • Trivia
      CHAPTER TITLES: 1. King of the Dirt Tracks; 2. The Newsreel Murder; 3. The Phantom Witness; 4. The Celluloid Clue; 5. The Decoy Driver; 6. The Crimson Alibi; 7. Roaring Rails; 8. The Death Clash; 9. The Man Higher Up; 10. The Missing Link; 11. Surrounded; 12. The Fatal Whisper.
    • Goofs
      Much ado about nothing. Much has been done to destroy Ridpath's confession when the District Attorney has already exonerated Barnes of the murder of Chase after seeing the film that Bobby took showing that Ridpath doing the killing.
    • Crazy credits
      Opening credits spin like a tire going around.
    • Alternate versions
      Also released under the same title and in the same year as a 68-minute feature version of the serial.
    • Connections
      Edited into Burn 'Em Up Barnes (1934)

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    • Release date
      • June 16, 1934 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Devil on Wheels
    • Filming locations
      • Legion Ascot Speedway, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Mascot Pictures
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    • Runtime
      3 hours 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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