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John Taintor Foote (written by)
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Here is the thundering drama of America's most fabulous days! (original poster) more
Plot:
Story of the legendary trotting horse Dan Patch. full summary | add synopsis
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Harness Racing
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High School
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Loved the movie, even though it isn't history
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Cast
(Credited cast) | Dennis O'Keefe | ... | David Palmer |
| Gail Russell | ... | Cissy Lathrop |
| Ruth Warrick | ... | Ruth Treadwell |
| Charlotte Greenwood | ... | Aunt Netty |
| Henry Hull | ... | Dan Palmer |
| John Hoyt | ... | Ben Lathrop |
| Arthur Hunnicutt | ... | Chet Williams |
| Clarence Muse | ... | Voodoo |
| Harry Lauter | ... | Bud Ransome |
| Visalia Abbe | ... | Dan Patch, a Horse |
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Also Known As:
Ride a Reckless Mile (USA) (reissue title)
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Runtime:
94 min
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Black and White (Sepiatone)
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1.37 : 1 more
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Mono (Western Electric Sound System)
Certification:
USA:Approved (PCA #13360) |
USA:Passed (National Board of Review)
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My Old Kentucky Home, Good-Night
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| Pacer, Not Trotter | gallifreyent |
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This movie is about 30% accurate, but manages to capture the essence and appeal of the big horse, Dan Patch. The horse was unbeaten in 11 years of racing on the track and, by all accounts, kind and gentle off the track. The level of the horses appeal can be measured by the fact that the day after the horse died, the owner, M. W. Savage, also died. I believe the two female leads turn, Gail Russell and Ruth Warwick turned in exceptional performances, with Ms. Warwick giving a performance of award-Winning caliber. Maybe Claire Trevor deserved the best supporting actress Oscar that year, but I think Ms. Warwick deserved at least a nomination. The rest of the cast gave workmanlike performances. Truth may be stranger than fiction, but, in this case, fiction can make a better movie than fact.