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The Roaring Road

6.1191958mNRMovieDramaComedy

"Toodles" Waldron, racing enthusiast and the best salesman for J. D. Ward's automobile company, quarrels with his boss; Ward will not let him enter the Santa Monica Grand Prize Road Race, or marry his daughter Dorothy.

DirectorJames Cruze
WritersByron Morgan·Marion Fairfax
ProducerJesse L. Lasky

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Cast · Directed by James Cruze

WRWallace Reid
Wallace Reid
Walter Thomas 'Toodles' Walden
ALAnn Little
Ann Little
Dorothy Ward, the Cub
TRTheodore Roberts
Theodore Roberts
J.D. Ward, the Bear
GOGuy Oliver
Guy Oliver
Tom Darby
CGClarence Geldart
Clarence Geldart
Fred Wheeler
LSLarry Steers
Larry Steers
Man in Office (uncredited)
TTTeddy Tetzlaff
Teddy Tetzlaff
Racing Car Driver (uncredited)

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The Roaring Road — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Roaring Road?

The Roaring Road is streaming on Public Domain Movies and Filmtap in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Roaring Road on Netflix?

No, The Roaring Road is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. It's currently on Public Domain Movies and Filmtap.

Is The Roaring Road on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Roaring Road isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Public Domain Movies and Filmtap instead.

Where can I watch The Roaring Road for free?

The Roaring Road is available to stream free (with ads) on Public Domain Movies and Filmtap in United States.

Is there a sequel to The Roaring Road?

Yes — The Roaring Road is followed by Excuse My Dust (1920) in the 'Toodles' Collection.

Is there a prequel to The Roaring Road?

The Roaring Road is the first film in the 'Toodles' Collection.

Is The Roaring Road part of a trilogy?

No — The Roaring Road is part of the 'Toodles' Collection, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the 'Toodles' Collection?

There are 2 films in the 'Toodles' Collection: The Roaring Road (1919) and Excuse My Dust (1920).