Thoroughbred
Originally released in 1936. Thoroughbred is a drama/romance film. directed by Ken G. Hall. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Helen Twelvetrees, Frank Leighton, and John Longden
Synopsis
Joan (Helen Twelvetrees) is a Canadian, adopted by Ma Dawson (Nellie Ferguson), a struggling horse breeder and trainer. Joan thinks "legs don't make a race horse, it's blood", and so she buys an unwanted thoroughbred colt called Stormalong. Helped by Ma's son Tommy Dawson (Frank Leighton), Joan restores the horse to health and fitness, and soon enough the horse is winning race after race, becoming a favourite for the Melbourne Cup.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 9, 1936
89 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Australia
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Cinesound Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thoroughbred about?
Joan (Helen Twelvetrees) is a Canadian, adopted by Ma Dawson (Nellie Ferguson), a struggling horse breeder and trainer. Joan thinks "legs don't make a race horse, it's blood", and so she buys an un...
Who directed Thoroughbred?
Thoroughbred was directed by Ken G. Hall.
How long is Thoroughbred?
Thoroughbred has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was Thoroughbred released?
Thoroughbred was released on May 9, 1936 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Thoroughbred?
The main cast of Thoroughbred includes Helen Twelvetrees, Frank Leighton, John Longden, Nellie Barnes, Elaine Hamill.