Summaries

The grandparents, Daniel Mason(William Halligan) and Mrs. Mason (Laura Treadwell) of Danny Mason (Robert 'Buzz' Henry)), an orphaned boy, are trying to have him put into their custody rather than that of his uncle, Jim King (James Seay), a racetrack veterinary, as they object to the track environment in which he is being raised. Their destinies become entwined with that of former silent-film stars Francis X. Bushman) and Clara Kimball Young) and ex-heavyweight champion James J. Jeffries), and that of a broken-down race horse named "Mr. Celebrity." The tagline tells it all.—Les Adams <[email protected]>

Details

Keywords
  • racing
  • prizefighter
  • racehorse
  • retired actor
  • retired actress
Genres
  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Sport
Release date Oct 9, 1941
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) Approved
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Production companies Producers Releasing Corporation (PRC)

Box office

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 7m
Color Black and White
Aspect ratio 1.37 : 1

Synopsis

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