The Thoroughbred(1930)
In a Horse Or Man, What Makes a Thoroughbred?
The Thoroughbred Synopsis
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.
The Thoroughbred (1930) is a drama film directed by Richard Thorpe, released on August 9, 1930 with a runtime of 58m. It stars Wesley Barry, Judith Barrett, Pauline Garon and Larry Steers. Viewers rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard Thorpe
- Writers:
- Jack Natteford
- Production:
- Tiffany Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Thoroughbred Cast & Crew
Main cast
Wesley Barry
as Tod Taylor
Judith Barrett
as Colleen Riley
Pauline Garon
as Margie
Larry Steers
as Tom Drake
Robert Homans
as Riley
- Walter Perry
Walter Perry
as Donovan
Onest Conley
as Ham Tolliver
Mildred Washington
as Purple Washington
Madame Sul-Te-Wan
as Sacharine
George Cleveland
as Detective
Clarence Muse
as Stablehand
Key crew
Directed by Richard Thorpe, written by Jack Natteford.
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The Thoroughbred Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.4/10 from 6 ratings.
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The Thoroughbred – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Thoroughbred online?
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Who stars in The Thoroughbred?
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The main cast of The Thoroughbred (1930) includes Wesley Barry, Judith Barrett, Pauline Garon, Larry Steers and Robert Homans. The film was directed by Richard Thorpe. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Thoroughbred released?
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The Thoroughbred was released on August 9, 1930 and runs for 58m.
Is The Thoroughbred worth watching?
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The Thoroughbred (1930) holds an average rating of 5.4 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.