The Home Stretch (1921)
Johnny Hardwick (Douglas MacLean) is the owner of the fastest horse in the next race. Although it's almost guaranteed that he will win big, Hardwick ruins his chance by saving a little girl who has run out onto the track. The child's father shows his gratitude later on when he offers Hardwick a job as a clerk in his hotel -- Hardwick has been forced to flee after a fight in a roadhouse.
Director: Jack Nelson
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 61 min
Release Date: April 23, 1921
Cast
- Douglas MacLean - Johnny Hardwick
- Beatrice Burnham - Margaret Warren
- Walt Whitman - Mr. Warren
- Margaret Livingston - Molly
- Wade Boteler - Mr. Duffy
- Mary Jane Irving - Gwen Duffy
- Charles Hill Mailes - Mr. Wilson
- Mollie McConnell - Mrs. Wilson
Screenplay
Cinematography: Bert Cann
Production: Thomas H. Ince Corporation
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
Keywords
silent film
More Films by Director: Jack Nelson
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Home Stretch about?
- Johnny Hardwick (Douglas MacLean) is the owner of the fastest horse in the next race. Although it's almost guaranteed that he will win big, Hardwick ruins his chance by saving a little girl who has run out onto the track. The child's father shows his gratitude later on when he offers Hardwick a job as a clerk in his hotel -- Hardwick has been forced to flee after a fight in a roadhouse.
- Who directed The Home Stretch?
- The Home Stretch was directed by Jack Nelson.
- Who stars in The Home Stretch?
- The Home Stretch stars Douglas MacLean, Beatrice Burnham, Walt Whitman, Margaret Livingston, Wade Boteler, Mary Jane Irving.
- How long is The Home Stretch?
- The Home Stretch has a runtime of 1h 1m (61 minutes).
- What genre is The Home Stretch?
- The Home Stretch is a Drama film.
- Where was The Home Stretch produced?
- The Home Stretch was produced in United States of America.