Hard, Fast and Beautiful is a 1951 drama that tells the story of a mother's obsession with her daughter's success and a teen girl eager for romance. Florence Farley (Sally Forest) is a young tennis star whose goal in life had been to please her mother - until now. Millie Farley (Claire Trevor) has not only supported her daughter's success in tennis but is also pushing Florence to become not just a great tennis player, but a champion in the world of tennis. Millie hopes she can enjoy the fame and wealth that come with being the best. Florence meets a young man that threatens all of Millie's hard work by sweeping Florence off her feet. Florence begins to rethink her life and the path her mother has chosen for her. Being a tennis star doesn't allow much time for romance, and Florence must decide which is more important for her to pursue.moreless