The Million Dollar Handicap(1925)
Thoroughbred nags prancing-bugle and bells sounding-roaring multitudes-cheers, groans, laughs-these are the enjoyable features of "The Million Dollar Handicap," the greatest turf picture of all time.
The Million Dollar Handicap Synopsis
After buying the filly Dixie following a strong finish Southern horse breeder John Porter discovers she has been doped for the contest. When he is paralyzed from a fall from Dixie his son, Alan, embezzles money from the bank to save the family finances. Because of his love for Alan's sister Alis, George Mortimer takes the blame for the crime, losing his job. Disguised as a boy, Alis enters Dixie in a race and rides the horse to victory and all ends happily.
The Million Dollar Handicap (1925) is a comedy and drama film directed by Scott Sidney, released on February 7, 1925 with a runtime of 1h. It stars Vera Reynolds, Edmund Burns, Ralph Lewis and Ward Crane. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Scott Sidney
- Writers:
- William Alexander Fraser, F. McGrew Willis
- Cinematographer:
- Devereaux Jennings
- Production:
- Metropolitan Pictures Corporation of California
- Status:
- Released
The Million Dollar Handicap Cast & Crew
Main cast
Vera Reynolds
as Alis Porter
Edmund Burns
as George Mortimer
Ralph Lewis
as John Porter
Ward Crane
as Phillip Crane
Tom Wilson
as Tom
Clarence Burton
as Langdon
Rosa Gore
as Marilda Porter
Lon Poff
as Milkman
- Danny Hoy
Danny Hoy
as Jockey
- Ralph Emerson
Ralph Emerson
as Alan Porter
Key crew
Directed by Scott Sidney, written by William Alexander Fraser and F. McGrew Willis.
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The Million Dollar Handicap Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Million Dollar Handicap – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Million Dollar Handicap online?
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Who stars in The Million Dollar Handicap?
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The main cast of The Million Dollar Handicap (1925) includes Vera Reynolds, Edmund Burns, Ralph Lewis, Ward Crane and Tom Wilson. The film was directed by Scott Sidney. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Million Dollar Handicap released?
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The Million Dollar Handicap was released on February 7, 1925 and runs for 1h.
Is The Million Dollar Handicap worth watching?
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The Million Dollar Handicap (1925) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.