The Horse's Mouth (1953)
"The Oracle" (original title)

An Irish "oracle" foretells the next day's track results to a newspaperman, resulting in a national uproar.

Director:

C.M. Pennington-Richards

Writers:

Robert Barr (radio play "To Tell You the Truth"), Patrick Campbell,

Stars:

Robert Beatty, Michael Medwin, Virginia McKenna

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Robert Beatty	...	Bob Jefferson
Michael Medwin	...	Timothy Blake
Virginia McKenna	...	Shelagh
Mervyn Johns	...	Tom Mitchum
Arthur Macrae	...	Alan Digby
Gillian Lind	...	Jane Bond
Ursula Howells	...	Peggy
Louise Hampton	...	Miss Turner
John Charlesworth	...	Denis
Joseph Tomelty	...	Terry Roche
Lockwood West	...	Adams
Maire O'Neill	...	Mrs. Lenham
John McBride	...	Mick
Derek Tansley	...	Idiot Boy
Patrick McAlinney	...	O'Keefe

Storyline

An Irish "oracle" foretells the next day's track results to a newspaperman, resulting in a national uproar.

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Plot Keywords:

group 3 | horse | newspaper

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Genres:

Comedy | Fantasy

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Certificate:

Approved

Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

7 January 1954 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Horse's Mouth

Filming Locations:

Southall Studios, Southall, Middlesex, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

Group 3

Technical Specs

Runtime:

85 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Soundtracks

"There's No Place Like Home"
(uncredited)
Written by H.R. Bishop

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