The Galloping Major (1951)
A Galloping Laugh Hit!
A syndicate is set up to buy a racehorse, but they end up buying the wrong one by mistake. Unfortunately the horse is useless on the flat, so they try entering him as a jumper.
Director: Henry Cornelius
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 82 min
Release Date: May 7, 1951
Cast
- Basil Radford - Major Arthur Hill
- Jimmy Hanley - Bill Collins
- Janette Scott - Susan Hill
- A.E. Matthews - Sir Robert Medleigh
- Rène Ray - Pam Riley
- Hugh Griffith - Humbert Temple
- Joyce Grenfell - Maggie
- Charles Victor - Sam Fisher
- Sydney Tafler - Mr. Leon
- Julien Mitchell - Sergeant Adair
Screenplay
- Basil Radford (Idea)
- Monja Danischewsky (Screenplay)
- Henry Cornelius (Screenplay)
Music: Georges Auric
Cinematography: Stanley Pavey
Editing: Geoffrey Foot
Production: Romulus Films, British Lion Film Corporation, Riverside Studios Ltd.
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
gambling, movie business, horse race, horse, romance, grand national
More Films by Director: Henry Cornelius
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Galloping Major about?
- A syndicate is set up to buy a racehorse, but they end up buying the wrong one by mistake. Unfortunately the horse is useless on the flat, so they try entering him as a jumper.
- Who directed The Galloping Major?
- The Galloping Major was directed by Henry Cornelius.
- Who stars in The Galloping Major?
- The Galloping Major stars Basil Radford, Jimmy Hanley, Janette Scott, A.E. Matthews, Rène Ray, Hugh Griffith.
- How long is The Galloping Major?
- The Galloping Major has a runtime of 1h 22m (82 minutes).
- What genre is The Galloping Major?
- The Galloping Major is a Comedy film.
- Where was The Galloping Major produced?
- The Galloping Major was produced in United Kingdom.