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The Thoroughbred (1930)

Movie ★ 5.4 58 min

Drama

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.

Richard Thorpe Director

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Quick facts

Released
August 9, 1930
Runtime
58 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0021469
Language
Studio
Tiffany Productions

Themes

Cast

Wesley Barry Wesley Barry Tod Taylor Judith Barrett Judith Barrett Colleen Riley Pauline Garon Pauline Garon Margie Larry Steers Larry Steers Tom Drake Robert Homans Robert Homans Riley Walter Perry Donovan Onest Conley Onest Conley Ham Tolliver Mildred Washington Mildred Washington Purple Washington Madame Sul-Te-Wan Madame Sul-Te-Wan Sacharine George Cleveland George Cleveland Detective Clarence Muse Clarence Muse Stablehand

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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 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.
Who directed The Thoroughbred?
The Thoroughbred was directed by Richard Thorpe.
Who stars in The Thoroughbred?
The Thoroughbred stars Wesley Barry, Judith Barrett, Pauline Garon, Larry Steers.
When was The Thoroughbred released?
The Thoroughbred is a 1930 drama film.
Where can I watch The Thoroughbred?
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