Desc: The Scorcher: Directed by Harry Joe Brown. With Reed Howes, Thelma Parr, Hank Mann, Harry Allen. Mike O'Malley, a young mechanic who has invented a special fork for motorcycles, has neither the money or influence to market the device. When he learns that a large cash prize will be awarded to the winner of a cross-country motorcycle race, Mike decides to enter. Mike wins the contest and the affection of his sweetheart.