While traveling with his father, young Alec becomes fascinated by a mysterious Arabian stallion that is brought on board and stabled in the ship he is sailing on...
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While traveling with his father, young Alec becomes fascinated by a mysterious Arabian stallion that is brought on board and stabled in the ship he is sailing on. When it tragically sinks both he and the horse survive only to be stranded on a deserted island. He befriends it, so when finally rescued both return to his home where they soon meet Henry Dailey, a once successful trainer. Together they begin training the horse to race against the fastest ones in the world.
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There is a scene in which Alec opens the door of Henry Dailey's office and looks around at all the old memorabilia Henry acquired as a winning jockey. One of the photos is a shot of a younger Mickey Rooney atop the horse that looks to be the one featured in
National Velvet.
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Goofs
Anachronisms:
The horse statue on Alec's nightstand was one made by Breyer Animal Creations in the late 1970's shortly before the movie came out. The movie takes place in the 1940's.
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Quotes
[first lines]
Alec Ramsey:
Dad... you know what I saw? It's the most fantastic thing... come look! Mr. Ramsey:
[to the other poker players]
My son. Mr. Ramsey:
Hey! Look, son, I'll tell you, I'm really busy, but... I'll tell you what I do need. I need some good luck. See more »