The Thoroughbred
"In a Horse Or Man, What Makes a Thoroughbred?"
Originally released in 1930. The Thoroughbred is a drama film. directed by Richard Thorpe. At just 58 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Wesley Barry, Judith Barrett, and Pauline Garon
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 9, 1930
95 years ago
Runtime
0h 58m
58 minutes total
User Rating
4.7/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Tiffany Productions
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 jock...
Who directed The Thoroughbred?
The Thoroughbred was directed by Richard Thorpe.
How long is The Thoroughbred?
The Thoroughbred has a runtime of 0 hours and 58 minutes (58 minutes total).
When was The Thoroughbred released?
The Thoroughbred was released on August 9, 1930 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Thoroughbred?
The main cast of The Thoroughbred includes Wesley Barry, Judith Barrett, Pauline Garon, Larry Steers, Robert Homans.