The Crowd Roars

Auto racing and the Indy 500 provide the framework for this sports drama. Joe Greer is a professional driver who tries, unsuccessfully, to keep his younger brother away from the often seedy racing scene. Eddie, the kid brother, does not listen to his brother and finds himself involved with a hussy. The two brothers vent their anger on the track. Unfortunately Joe's pal Spud Connors dies while trying to keep the brother's speeding cars from hitting each other. The distraught Joe gives up racing in favor of alcoholism. It is only after his brother is hurt during the Indy 500 that he again takes the wheel. Quickly, the older brother takes over his brother's car and wins.