To Please a Lady (1950)

Mike Brannon is a former war hero turned midget car racer His ruthless racing tactics have made him successful but the fans consider him a villain and boo him mercilessly Independent beautiful reporter Regina Forbes tries to interview him but is put off by his gruff chauvinism and when Brannons daredevil tactics cause the death of a fellow driver he finds himself a pariah in the sport thanks to her articles When she finds him earning money as a barnstorming daredevil driver hoping for a comeback they begin to become mutually attracted