The Million Dollar Handicap (1925)
Thoroughbred nags prancing-bugle and bells sounding-roaring multitudes-cheers, groans, laughs-these are the enjoyable features of "The Million Dollar Handicap," the greatest turf picture of all time.
After buying the filly Dixie following a strong finish Southern horse breeder John Porter discovers she has been doped for the contest. When he is paralyzed from a fall from Dixie his son, Alan, embezzles money from the bank to save the family finances. Because of his love for Alan's sister Alis, George Mortimer takes the blame for the crime, losing his job. Disguised as a boy, Alis enters Dixie in a race and rides the horse to victory and all ends happily.
Director: Scott Sidney
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: February 7, 1925
Cast
- Vera Reynolds - Alis Porter
- Edmund Burns - George Mortimer
- Ralph Lewis - John Porter
- Ward Crane - Phillip Crane
- Tom Wilson - Tom
- Clarence Burton - Langdon
- Rosa Gore - Marilda Porter
- Lon Poff - Milkman
- Danny Hoy - Jockey
- Ralph Emerson - Alan Porter
Screenplay
- William Alexander Fraser (Novel)
- F. McGrew Willis (Adaptation)
Cinematography: Devereaux Jennings
Production: Metropolitan Pictures Corporation of California
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
horse, lost film
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Million Dollar Handicap about?
- After buying the filly Dixie following a strong finish Southern horse breeder John Porter discovers she has been doped for the contest. When he is paralyzed from a fall from Dixie his son, Alan, embezzles money from the bank to save the family finances. Because of his love for Alan's sister Alis, George Mortimer takes the blame for the crime, losing his job. Disguised as a boy, Alis enters Dixie in a race and rides the horse to victory and all ends happily.
- Who directed The Million Dollar Handicap?
- The Million Dollar Handicap was directed by Scott Sidney.
- Who stars in The Million Dollar Handicap?
- The Million Dollar Handicap stars Vera Reynolds, Edmund Burns, Ralph Lewis, Ward Crane, Tom Wilson, Clarence Burton.
- How long is The Million Dollar Handicap?
- The Million Dollar Handicap has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is The Million Dollar Handicap?
- The Million Dollar Handicap is a Comedy, Drama film.
- Where was The Million Dollar Handicap produced?
- The Million Dollar Handicap was produced in United States of America.