Thoroughbred(1936)
Thoroughbred Synopsis
Joan (Helen Twelvetrees) is a Canadian, adopted by Ma Dawson (Nellie Ferguson), a struggling horse breeder and trainer. Joan thinks "legs don't make a race horse, it's blood", and so she buys an unwanted thoroughbred colt called Stormalong. Helped by Ma's son Tommy Dawson (Frank Leighton), Joan restores the horse to health and fitness, and soon enough the horse is winning race after race, becoming a favourite for the Melbourne Cup.
Thoroughbred (1936) is a drama and romance film directed by Ken G. Hall, released on May 9, 1936 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Helen Twelvetrees, Frank Leighton, John Longden and Nellie Barnes. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Ken G. Hall
- Writers:
- Edmond Seward
- Producers:
- Ken G. Hall
- Production:
- Cinesound Productions
- Status:
- Released
Thoroughbred Cast & Crew
Main cast
Helen Twelvetrees
as Joan
- Frank Leighton
Frank Leighton
as Tommy Dawson
John Longden
as Bill Peel
- Nellie Barnes
Nellie Barnes
as Judy Cross
- Elaine Hamill
Elaine Hamill
as Linda
- Ron Whelan
Ron Whelan
as Genna
- Les Warton
Les Warton
as Grafter
Harold Meade
as Sir Russell Peel
- Nellie Ferguson
Nellie Ferguson
as Ma Dawson
- George Lloyd
George Lloyd
as Sleepyfeet
- Lynton Moore
Lynton Moore
as Hops Warton
- John D’Arcy
John D’Arcy
as Jack Dent
Key crew
Directed by Ken G. Hall, written by Edmond Seward, produced by Ken G. Hall.
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Thoroughbred Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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Thoroughbred – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Thoroughbred online?
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Who stars in Thoroughbred?
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The main cast of Thoroughbred (1936) includes Helen Twelvetrees, Frank Leighton, John Longden, Nellie Barnes and Elaine Hamill. The film was directed by Ken G. Hall. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Thoroughbred released?
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Thoroughbred was released on May 9, 1936 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is Thoroughbred worth watching?
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Thoroughbred (1936) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.