The saga of thoroughbred Tommy Boy, born in a rain puddle, and his various owners as he evolves into a a champion stakes horse.The saga of thoroughbred Tommy Boy, born in a rain puddle, and his various owners as he evolves into a a champion stakes horse.The saga of thoroughbred Tommy Boy, born in a rain puddle, and his various owners as he evolves into a a champion stakes horse.
J. Farrell MacDonald
- MacGuire
- (as J. Farrell McDonald)
Sidney Bracey
- The Tout
- (uncredited)
Lynton Brent
- Ticket Seller
- (uncredited)
Edward Brophy
- Newsreel Cameraman
- (uncredited)
Richard Cramer
- Charlie, a Gambling Mobster
- (uncredited)
James Donlan
- Jim, a Trainer
- (uncredited)
Harry Holman
- B.H. 'Jerry' Hartwick
- (uncredited)
Tenen Holtz
- Gus, Bald Gambling Mobster
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThe first feature film in which Clark Gable received top billing (even though he doesn't appear until almost halfway into the movie).
- GoofsWhen Southern Queen falls in the mud, a trip wire is clearly visible on the horse's hind leg.
- Quotes
Preface: Since the beginning of Time the Horse has been Man's loyal friend... But Man has not always been the Friend the Horse has to Man...
- Crazy credits...to Man-O'-War, Zev, Crusader, Fair Play, Gallant Fox, Twenty-Grand and all the heroes of the turf and track, this record is reverently dedicated.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Clark Gable: Tall, Dark and Handsome (1996)
- SoundtracksMy Old Kentucky Home, Good Night
(1853)
Written by Stephen Foster
In the score for the opening scene at Jim's horse farm
Reprised in the score when Tommy Boy leaves the farm
Reprised in the score when Tommy Boy returns to the farm
Reprised in the score at the end
Featured review
Fast start, sloppy finish
The first part of this movie, about the birth and rearing of "Tommy Boy", is pretty good, if a tad sentimental. Ernest Torrence does his usual excellent job. In the second half, Tommy Boy leaves the farm and falls in with bad companions, and the whole thing degenerates into into bad soap opera. The camerawork is erratic: the shots in the field were apparently shot MOS and look pretty good, but the second half becomes stage bound.
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- boblipton
- Jul 1, 2003
Details
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- Budget
- $302,000 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour 22 minutes
- Color
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