Three Men on a Horse (1936)

Writers:

John Cecil Holm (play) and
George Abbott (play) ...
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Release Date:

21 November 1936 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy

Plot:

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

Plot Keywords:

Gambler | Bar | Brother In Law | Drunkenness | Suburban Life

Cast

Frank McHugh	...	Erwin Trowbridge
Joan Blondell	...	Mabel
Guy Kibbee	...	Mr. J. G. Carver
Carol Hughes	...	Audrey Trowbridge
Allen Jenkins	...	Charlie
Sam Levene	...	Patsy
Teddy Hart	...	Frankie
Edgar Kennedy	...	Harry, the Bartender
Paul Harvey	...	Clarence Dobbins
Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson	...	Moses, the Elevator Operator (as Eddie Anderson)
Virginia Sale	...	Chambermaid
Harry Davenport	...	Williams
Ottola Nesmith	...	Miss Hillary, Head Nurse (as Tola Nesmith)
Eily Malyon	...	Miss Burns, a Nurse
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Dick Barton	...	Gus, a Bookie (uncredited)
Curtis Benton	...	Racetrack Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
Ted Bliss	...	Radio Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
Mickey Daniels	...	Delivery Boy (uncredited)
Charles Lane	...	Cleaner (uncredited)
Jacqueline Saunders	...	Carver's Secretary (voice) (uncredited)
John M. Sullivan	...	Bookie (uncredited)

Directed by
Mervyn LeRoy		(uncredited)

Writing credits
John Cecil Holm		(play) and
George Abbott		(play)
Laird Doyle		(screenplay)

Produced by
Mervyn LeRoy	....	producer
Hal B. Wallis	....	executive producer (uncredited)
Jack L. Warner	....	executive producer (uncredited)

Cinematography by
Sol Polito

Film Editing by
Ralph Dawson

Art Direction by
Robert M. Haas

Costume Design by
Orry-Kelly		(gowns)

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
William H. Cannon	....	assistant director (uncredited)

Music Department
Leo F. Forbstein	....	musical director
Howard Jackson	....	composer: music cues (uncredited)

Other crew
Samuel Bischoff	....	supervisor (uncredited)

Production Companies

• First National Pictures
• Warner Bros. Pictures (as Warner Bros. Pictures Inc.)

Distributors

• Warner Bros. Pictures (1936) (USA) (theatrical)
• MGM/UA Home Entertainment (1992) (USA) (VHS)

Other Companies

• Turner Entertainment  VHS package design

Also Known As:

3 Men on a Horse (International: English title) (alternative spelling)

Runtime:

86 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

Canada:PG (Ontario) | USA:Approved (PCA #2506)

Filming Locations:

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

Company:

First National Pictures

Trivia:

The original play opened on Broadway in New York City, New York, USA at the Playhouse Theater on 30 January 1935 and closed on 9 January 1937 after 835 performances. Teddy Hart and Sam Levene originated their movie roles in the play, and the cast also included Shirley Booth as Mabel, and Millard Mitchell as Charlie. The popular play had Broadway revivals in 1942, 1970 and 1993.

Quotes:

Mr. J. G. Carver: Answer that! If it's for me, I'm in a conference!

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "The Odd Couple: Two Men on a Hoarse (#5.18)" (1975)

Soundtrack:

Untitled

Witty Dialogue

Well, Warner Brothers didn't spend much money on this little b-movie, but, the results were very satisfactory. Basically, they filmed a stage play, loaded it with the best character actors, and let them go. If you enjoy witty dialogue, and silly escapism, this is a nice way to spend a few hours.