Overview

Good-natured gambler Marty Black falls into ownership of a booking joint but soon falls on hard times. His one out is a marker for half-ownership in a young thoroughbred, which he quickly calls in. He discovers the other owner to be a young woman from an old horse racing family who wants to protect her colt almost as much as Marty wants to rush him into big races for a fast buck. While they clash, Marty soon comes to understand the human bond with the horses and what it means to be a thoroughbred.

Cast

George Raft, Ellen Drew, Hugh Herbert, Zasu Pitts, Louise Beavers, Lew Payton, Forrester Harvey, Harry Tyler

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What is "The Lady's from Kentucky" about?

Good-natured gambler Marty Black falls into ownership of a booking joint but soon falls on hard times. His one out is a marker for half-ownership in a young thoroughbred, which he quickly calls in. He discovers the other owner to be a young woman from an old horse racing family who wants to protect her colt almost as much as Marty wants to rush him into big races for a fast buck. While they clash, Marty soon comes to understand the human bond with the horses and what it means to be a thoroughbred.

When was "The Lady's from Kentucky" released?

The Lady's from Kentucky was released in 1939.

Who stars in "The Lady's from Kentucky"?

The cast includes George Raft, Ellen Drew, Hugh Herbert, Zasu Pitts.