Exclusive“Drive a Crooked Road” (1954): First Car Classic

Cars hold a great fascination for boys and men of all ages. Even those who aren’t particularly interested in any other aspect of vintage culture can have a real appreciation for classic cars. One fascinating element in Golden Era movies is the wide variety of beautiful old cars which are featured. While all classic films set in then-modern times are bound to feature some automobiles, certain movies really focus on cars. This is the case with “Drive a Crooked Road” from 1954. It’s the story of a simple, hapless mechanic who heads down the wrong path when a beautiful woman flatters him with attention. This intense film features a powerful performance from former adolescent star Mickey Rooney, who plays impressively against type as an awkward outcast who aspires to become a racecar driver. The modern cinematographic styles, gritty story, videogame-like driving sequences, and wide variety of classic cars make this obscure movie a foray into Old Hollywood which can make a Golden Age cinephile out of any car buff.
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