The Thoroughbred (1930 film)

The Thoroughbred is a 1930 American pre-Code sports drama film directed by Richard Thorpe and starring Wesley Barry, Judith Barrett, and Pauline Garon.[1] It was produced and distributed by Tiffany Pictures.[2] It was released the same year in Britain by Gaumont British under the alternative title, Riding to Win.

The Thoroughbred
Directed byRichard Thorpe
Written byJack Natteford
StarringWesley Barry
Judith Barrett
Pauline Garon
CinematographyMax Dupont
Edited byClarence Kolster
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Distributed byTiffany Pictures
Gaumont British Distributors (UK)
Release date
  • August 10, 1930 (1930-08-10)
Running time
57 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

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Aspiring young jockey Tod Taylor gets caught in a long-running rivalry between racehorse owners Donovan and Riley while romancing Colleen, the daughter of the latter.

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References

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  1. ^ Film profile, afi.com. Accessed May 19, 2024.
  2. ^ Pitts p. 414

Bibliography

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  • Pitts, Michael R. Poverty Row Studios, 1929-1940. McFarland & Company, 1997.
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