Movie

The Thoroughbred (1929)

• August 19, 1929
• 1h 4m

• Drama

Overview

A jockey finds himself caught in a web of corruption. He is heavily pressured to "throw" The Derby, one of the most prestigious horse races in the world. The primary source of this pressure is the wife of a Member of Parliament, who is deeply involved in gambling and uses her influence to try and manipulate the outcome of the race for her own financial gain.

Director

Sidney Morgan

Starring

Ian Hunter, Louise Prussing, Richard Barclay