The Long Shot (1939)

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A racetrack melodrama, The Long Shot features Marsha Hunt and Gordon Jones as trainers of a thoroughbred horse. Despite the rivalries of their parents, the couple prepares to jointly enter the Santa Anita handicap. The odds are against their entry, but Hunt and Jones have every confidence of winning. Just before the starting bugle, gangsters intrude, demanding that the trainers throw the Big Race.

Director: Charles Lamont
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 69 min
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Production: Grand National Pictures, Franklyn Warner Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

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race track

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Long Shot about?
A racetrack melodrama, The Long Shot features Marsha Hunt and Gordon Jones as trainers of a thoroughbred horse. Despite the rivalries of their parents, the couple prepares to jointly enter the Santa Anita handicap. The odds are against their entry, but Hunt and Jones have every confidence of winning. Just before the starting bugle, gangsters intrude, demanding that the trainers throw the Big Race.
Who directed The Long Shot?
The Long Shot was directed by Charles Lamont.
Who stars in The Long Shot?
The Long Shot stars Gordon Jones, Marsha Hunt, Harry Davenport, C. Henry Gordon, George Meeker, George E. Stone.
How long is The Long Shot?
The Long Shot has a runtime of 1h 9m (69 minutes).
What genre is The Long Shot?
The Long Shot is a Drama film.
Where was The Long Shot produced?
The Long Shot was produced in United States of America.