This 1939 film has a hilarious premise -- stunt driver Jimmie Lynch gives a radio show host the ride of his life.  Jimmie Lynch and his Death Dodgers were famous for their "Thrill Hunter" shows.  Auto thrill shows were a staple at State Fairs and other outdoor entertainment venues in this country. In the 1930s there were many pioneer auto show outfits operated by brave men like Joie Chitwood, Stoney Roberts, Lucky Teeter (who died giving a performance) and Jimmie Lynch who provided vicarious excitement for millions of fans for decades.

Lynch's shows for Dodge served to advertise the many advanced design features that made the 1939 Plymouth his choice to survive the severe abuse inflicted on the cars in those performances, including the famous "Roll of Death" in which the car did a full roll over the roof. Lynch would remain loyal to the Chrysler Corporation throughout his career as a daredevil as can be seen in this very entertaining film.

Includes great slow motion shots, newsreel cameramen, and of course insane stunts with very heavy cars.  

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