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DRAMA . 1951 . 1h 18m . 6.0/10

Hard, Fast and Beautiful_

"The Price Of Fame In The Big-Time Sports Racket!"

When most people look at Florence Farley, they see a pretty teenager. But when Milly Farley looks at her daughter she sees something else: a tennis prodigy who could be Milly’s ticket to money and fame.

Starring Claire Trevor, Sally Forrest, Carleton G. Young
6.0/10
Rating
1h 18m
Runtime
1951
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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The Price Of Fame In The Big-Time Sports Racket!

When most people look at Florence Farley, they see a pretty teenager. But when Milly Farley looks at her daughter she sees something else: a tennis prodigy who could be Milly’s ticket to money and fame.

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Cast
Claire Trevor stars as Millie Farley in Hard, Fast and Beautiful.
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Year context
Hard, Fast and Beautiful was released 75 years ago in 1951.
Overview
When most people look at Florence Farley, they see a pretty teenager. But when Milly Farley looks at her daughter she sees something else: a tennis prodigy w...
Hard, Fast and Beautiful is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 18m.

CAST (20)

Claire Trevor
Claire Trevor
Millie Farley
Sally Forrest
Sally Forrest
Florence Farley
Carleton G. Young
Carleton G. Young
Fletcher Locke
Robert Clarke
Robert Clarke
Gordon McKay
KP
Kenneth Patterson
Will Farley
MC
Marcella Cisney
Miss Martin
Joseph Kearns
Joseph Kearns
J.R. Carpenter
WH
William Hudson
Interne
GF
George Fisher
George Fisher
AL
Arthur Little Jr.
Himself
BW
Bert Whitley
Young Official
ER
Edwin Reimers
Announcer
DK
Don Kent
Umpire
WI
William Irving
Umpire
BB
Barbara Brier
Girl
MM
Marilyn Mercer
Girl
Ida Lupino
Ida Lupino
Seabright Tennis Match Spectator (uncredited)
Robert Ryan
Robert Ryan
Seabright Tennis Match Spectator (uncredited)
LL
Louise Lane
Match Spectator (uncredited)
Leota Lorraine
Leota Lorraine
Match Spectator (uncredited)

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
78 min (1h 18m)
Country
Rating
6.0/10 (12 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Hard, Fast and Beautiful about?
When most people look at Florence Farley, they see a pretty teenager. But when Milly Farley looks at her daughter she sees something else: a tennis prodigy who could be Milly’s ticket to money and fame.
How long is Hard, Fast and Beautiful?
Hard, Fast and Beautiful has a runtime of 78 minutes (1h 18m).
Who stars in Hard, Fast and Beautiful?
The cast of Hard, Fast and Beautiful includes Claire Trevor, Sally Forrest, Carleton G. Young, Robert Clarke, Kenneth Patterson.
What is the rating of Hard, Fast and Beautiful?
Hard, Fast and Beautiful has a rating of 6.0 out of 10 based on 12 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (1)

Drama
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