Summaries

Tom Harrigan raises orphaned Benny McNeil to be a first-rate jockey, but fails to bridle the lad's healthy ego. When Benny receives too many rebukes for unsportsman-like conduct from the racing commission, Tom decides to sell his contract to Garnet before he, too, is censured. Tom also reasons that, by having Benny with a top outfit, he can manipulate his races and make a fortune on the betting. But Benny, thanks to the humanizing influence of Mr. Garnet, has a different idea....—Chris Stone <[email protected]>

Details

Keywords
  • horse
  • based on novel
  • horse racing
Genres
  • Drama
Release date Feb 28, 1943
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) Approved
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations Hollywood Park Racetrack - 1050 S. Prairie Avenue, Inglewood, California, USA
Production companies Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 20m
Color Black and White
Aspect ratio 1.37 : 1

Synopsis

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