Steven Helmer Publications

Synopsis: Joe Greer is a successful racecar driver who uses his winnings to pay for his younger brother's college tuition.  When he learns his brother, Eddie, has been using his money to pay for his own budding racing career, he forbids it. However, when Eddie refuses to give up his dream, he reluctantly agrees to train him. However, a disagreement over Eddie's girlfriend and a fatal accident leads to the brothers parting ways until they meet again at the Indianapolis Speedway. Who's in it? The movie stars Pat O'Brien , Ann Sheridan , John Payne , Gale Page and Frank McHugh .  Review: I came across this movie a few days ago and, while I wasn't completely sure about it, ended up taking the time to watch it mostly because I recognized some of the stars. While it wasn't completely what I was expecting, it ended up being an interesting choice. One thing, in particular, I found I liked about this movie was how easy it was for me to relate to Joe (O'Brien), at...

Synopsis: With Calvert College on the verge of bankruptcy, the board of trustees decides to hire Coach James Gore to turn the football program around. However, Gore's obsession with winning eventually alienates some of his star players, puts his job in jeopardy and puts his marriage on the rocks. Who's in it? The movie stars Dick Powell , Ann Dvorak , Pat O'Brien , Lyle Talbot and Arthur Byron . Review: I came across this movie a couple days ago and decided to watch it while waiting for my daughter to get done at the ice rink. At first, I wasn't sure what to think about it but it did end up being a halfway decent film. I found I liked Coach Gore (O'Brien) a lot more than I was expecting, mostly because he wasn't what I was expecting. Instead of being a ruthless coach who was obsessed with winning at all costs, he was more of a salesperson who was doing everything he could to take advantage of his winning reputation while he could still cash in on it. And, wh...