Three Men on a Horse (1936)

A meek salesman with an uncanny ability to pick horses is virtually kidnapped by a trio of gamblers.

Writers:

Laird Doyle (screen play), John Cecil Holm (from the play by),

Stars:

Frank McHugh, Joan Blondell, Guy Kibbee

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Frank McHugh	...	Erwin Trowbridge
Joan Blondell	...	Mabel
Guy Kibbee	...	Carver
Carol Hughes	...	Audrey Trowbridge
Allen Jenkins	...	Charlie
Sam Levene	...	Patsy
Teddy Hart	...	Frankie
Edgar Kennedy	...	Harry
Paul Harvey	...	Clarence Dobbins
Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson	...	Moses (as Eddie Anderson)
Virginia Sale	...	Chambermaid
Harry Davenport	...	Williams
Ottola Nesmith	...	Head Nurse (as Tola Nesmith)
Eily Malyon	...	Miss Burns

Storyline

Erwin Trowbridge is a meek salesman blessed with the ability to predict winners in horse races. Even though he only dopes them out on paper and never actually bets, his wife is suspicious of his interest in horses and he's continuously bullied and browbeaten by his overbearing brother-in-law. Seeking solace in a few drinks in a local saloon, a trio of degenerate Runyonesque gamblers discover his talent and keep him a virtual prisoner in a room above the bar where they pressure him to continue to feed them his picks.

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Plot Keywords:

gambler | bar | brother in law | marriage | nausea | 

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Genres:

Comedy

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Certificate:

Approved

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

21 November 1936 (USA)

Also Known As:

Três Homens e um Cavalo

Filming Locations:

Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Warner Bros

Technical Specs

Runtime:

86 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The Milton Bradley Company released a board game in 1936 called 3 Men on a Horse. The graphics on the box declare it "a sparkling game of chance for everybody" and "from Warner Bros.' laff hit!"

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Quotes

Charlie: I got more goose pimples than a stucco wall.

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Connections

Referenced in Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage (1983)

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Soundtracks

"Untitled"
(uncredited)
Music by Harry Warren
Played on the radio when Mabel performs her act for Erwin

User Reviews

Better than average

This movie at least has a plot and is funny. The only question not answered was why the hero was in the hotel drunk. This would be a great movie to remake for those who love comedy. The only problem with it is the set and that it was made in 1936 before we quit being entertained by the plot instead of special effects. Throw a few special effects in and the movie would be a real winner. For those who like old movies, this is a winner.