American Bantam Speedster

American Bantam Speedster in Babes in Arms, Movie, 1939

Class: Cars, Convertible — Model origin:

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antp ◊ 2007-12-18 16:58	From David K. : Quote Please add the film "Babes in Arms" (details below) which featured, in the British version, the American Bantam Roadster pictured here, with Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney.
drew ◊ 2011-12-03 22:47	Not a "Roadster"! This is a Speedster! Difference between a Bantam Roadster and a Speedster? Roadster is 2-passenger, Speedster is 4-passenger. This scene was cut out of the US version of the film, because - supposedly - it was too satirical - look at Mickey Rooney - he LOOKS like a childish FDR!!! Ending was considered in bad taste, so it was chopped out.

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antp

◊ 2007-12-18 16:58

From David K. :

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Please add the film "Babes in Arms" (details below) which featured, in the British version, the American Bantam Roadster pictured here, with Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney.

drew

◊ 2011-12-03 22:47

Not a "Roadster"! This is a Speedster! Difference between a Bantam Roadster and a Speedster? Roadster is 2-passenger, Speedster is 4-passenger.

This scene was cut out of the US version of the film, because - supposedly - it was too satirical - look at Mickey Rooney - he LOOKS like a childish FDR!!! Ending was considered in bad taste, so it was chopped out.

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