Down the Stretch(1936)
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Down the Stretch Synopsis
A jockey tries to overcome the reputation of his father, who once threw a race.
Down the Stretch (1936) is a drama film directed by William Clemens, released on September 18, 1936 with a runtime of 1h 6m. It stars Mickey Rooney, Patricia Ellis, Willie Best and Dennis Moore. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- William Clemens
- Writers:
- William Jacobs, William Jacobs
- Producers:
- Bryan Foy
- Cinematographer:
- Arthur L. Todd
- Composer:
- Howard Jackson
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Down the Stretch Cast & Crew
Main cast
Mickey Rooney
as Snapper Sinclair
Patricia Ellis
as Patricia Barrington
Willie Best
as Noah
Dennis Moore
as Cliff Barrington
Virginia Brissac
as Aunt Julia
- Gordon Hart
Gordon Hart
as Judge Adams
Mary Treen
as Nurse
Bill Elliott
as Robert Bates
Charles Cahill Wilson
as Tex Reardon
Joseph Crehan
as C.D. Burch
Robert Emmett Keane
as Nick
Charley Foy
as Arnold Roach
Key crew
Directed by William Clemens, written by William Jacobs and William Jacobs, produced by Bryan Foy.
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Down the Stretch Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 6 ratings.
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Down the Stretch – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Down the Stretch online?
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Who stars in Down the Stretch?
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The main cast of Down the Stretch (1936) includes Mickey Rooney, Patricia Ellis, Willie Best, Dennis Moore and Virginia Brissac. The film was directed by William Clemens. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Down the Stretch released?
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Down the Stretch was released on September 18, 1936 and runs for 1h 6m.
Is Down the Stretch worth watching?
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Down the Stretch (1936) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.