The Thoroughbred (1930)
In a Horse Or Man, What Makes a Thoroughbred?
Unemployed jockey Tod Taylor gets a huge break when he is hired by Matt Riley. Within weeks, Taylor is riding Riley's horses to a string of victories. Success and the limelight go right to the jockey's head. Big-time gambler Tom Drake hires a blonde sexpot to seduce Tod and introduce him to the roulette wheel. Showing off, he starts playing for stakes way over his head. With Drake holding a huge note that Tod can't possibly pay off, he delivers an ultimatum — lose the big race tomorrow or a police detective will be waiting at the finish line to arrest him for passing bad checks.
Director: Richard Thorpe
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 58 min
Release Date: August 9, 1930
Cast
- Wesley Barry - Tod Taylor
- Judith Barrett - Colleen Riley
- Pauline Garon - Margie
- Larry Steers - Tom Drake
- Robert Homans - Riley
- Walter Perry - Donovan
- Onest Conley - Ham Tolliver
- Mildred Washington - Purple Washington
- Madame Sul-Te-Wan - Sacharine
- George Cleveland - Detective
Screenplay
- Jack Natteford (Screenplay)
Production: Tiffany Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
horse racing
More Films by Director: Richard Thorpe
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Thoroughbred about?
- Unemployed jockey Tod Taylor gets a huge break when he is hired by Matt Riley. Within weeks, Taylor is riding Riley's horses to a string of victories. Success and the limelight go right to the jockey's head. Big-time gambler Tom Drake hires a blonde sexpot to seduce Tod and introduce him to the roulette wheel. Showing off, he starts playing for stakes way over his head. With Drake holding a huge note that Tod can't possibly pay off, he delivers an ultimatum — lose the big race tomorrow or a police detective will be waiting at the finish line to arrest him for passing bad checks.
- Who directed The Thoroughbred?
- The Thoroughbred was directed by Richard Thorpe.
- Who stars in The Thoroughbred?
- The Thoroughbred stars Wesley Barry, Judith Barrett, Pauline Garon, Larry Steers, Robert Homans, Walter Perry.
- How long is The Thoroughbred?
- The Thoroughbred has a runtime of 58m (58 minutes).
- What genre is The Thoroughbred?
- The Thoroughbred is a Drama film.
- Where was The Thoroughbred produced?
- The Thoroughbred was produced in United States of America.