The Galloping Major(1951)
A Galloping Laugh Hit!
The Galloping Major Synopsis
A syndicate is set up to buy a racehorse, but they end up buying the wrong one by mistake. Unfortunately the horse is useless on the flat, so they try entering him as a jumper.
The Galloping Major (1951) is a comedy film directed by Henry Cornelius, released on May 7, 1951 with a runtime of 1h 22m. It stars Basil Radford, Jimmy Hanley, Janette Scott and A.E. Matthews. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Henry Cornelius
- Writers:
- Monja Danischewsky, Basil Radford, Henry Cornelius
- Producers:
- Monja Danischewsky
- Cinematographer:
- Stanley Pavey
- Composer:
- Georges Auric
- Production:
- Romulus Films, British Lion Film Corporation, Riverside Studios Ltd.
- Status:
- Released
The Galloping Major Cast & Crew
Main cast
Basil Radford
as Major Arthur Hill
Jimmy Hanley
as Bill Collins
Janette Scott
as Susan Hill
A.E. Matthews
as Sir Robert Medleigh
Rène Ray
as Pam Riley
Hugh Griffith
as Humbert Temple
Joyce Grenfell
as Maggie
Charles Victor
as Sam Fisher
Sydney Tafler
as Mr. Leon
Julien Mitchell
as Sergeant Adair
- Charles Lamb
Charles Lamb
as Ernie Smart
Charles Hawtrey
as Lew Rimmel
Key crew
Directed by Henry Cornelius, written by Monja Danischewsky, Basil Radford and Henry Cornelius, produced by Monja Danischewsky.
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The Galloping Major Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 9 ratings.
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The Galloping Major – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Galloping Major online?
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The Galloping Major (1951) is available to stream on Netflix. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Galloping Major?
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The main cast of The Galloping Major (1951) includes Basil Radford, Jimmy Hanley, Janette Scott, A.E. Matthews and Rène Ray. The film was directed by Henry Cornelius. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Galloping Major released?
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The Galloping Major was released on May 7, 1951 and runs for 1h 22m.
Is The Galloping Major worth watching?
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The Galloping Major (1951) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.