The Fireball

IMDb link: 0042463
IMDb rating: 5.6 (405 votes)
Genres: Drama, Sport
Director: Mickey Rooney, Tay Garnett
Cast: James Brown, Pat O'Brien, Beverly Tyler and others

Release date: 25 Nov 1950
Release year: 1950
Runtime: 84 minutes
Country: United States
Keywords: orphan, priest, 1950s, teenage runaway, skating speedway, roller skates, rivalry, poliomyelitis, physical therapy, transformation

Plot:

Johnny runs away from Father O'Hara's orphanage and becomes a roller-skating star with help from Mary Reeves. He becomes involved with women, including Polly, who only love him because he is a champion--but Mary actually feels real love for him. What will happen when he is struck down by polio?

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