The read
It runs a compact 58m.
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.
Ratings
IMDb3.9/10
6 audience votes
Key crew
- Richard ThorpeDirector
- Jack NattefordScreenplay
Cast
- Wesley BarryTod Taylor
- Judith BarrettColleen Riley
- Pauline GaronMargie
- Larry SteersTom Drake
- Robert HomansRiley
- Walter PerryDonovan
- Onest ConleyHam Tolliver
- Mildred WashingtonPurple Washington
- Madame Sul-Te-WanSacharine
- George ClevelandDetective
- Clarence MuseStablehand
Stills
Themes
horse racing