5.4The Thoroughbred · 1930
The Thoroughbred (1930) is a Drama film directed by Richard Thorpe, starring Wesley Barry, Judith Barrett, Pauline Garon.
Drama
5.4Overview
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.
Cast
Wesley Barry, Judith Barrett, Pauline Garon, Larry Steers, Robert Homans, Walter Perry, Onest Conley, Mildred Washington
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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.
When was "The Thoroughbred" released?
The Thoroughbred was released in 1930.
Who stars in "The Thoroughbred"?
The cast includes Wesley Barry, Judith Barrett, Pauline Garon, Larry Steers.
