King of the Turf - 1939

Mason is a former race-horse owner who gave up everything and started to drink after the death of one of his jockeys. One day he meets Goldie who has run away from home, hoping to find a job around horses; his biggest hobby. When he finds out the real identity of Mason, Goldie takes care of him. The two find an occasion to buy a horse for only two dollars, and start entering competitions. Goldie is an instant celebrity, but his mom reads the newspapers and tracks him down. Mason is very surprised to see her, his ex-wife, and even more astonished to hear that Goldie is his own son. However, Goldie must go back to school and so they decide to keep the secret. Since Goldie does not want to leave Mason behind, he goes to the bookies and fixes the next race, hoping to disappoint Goldie by asking him to lose on purpose.

88min
1939
NR
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating5.4/10

Cast

Walter Abel profile pictureWalter AbelRobert Barnes
Alan Dinehart profile pictureAlan DinehartNick Grimes
Harold Huber profile pictureHarold HuberSantelli
Oscar O'Shea profile pictureOscar O'SheaBartender
Robert Homans profile pictureRobert HomansSgt. Brannigan
Barlowe Borland profile pictureBarlowe BorlandPawnbroker
Charles Sherlock profile pictureCharles SherlockFirst Trainer
Eddy Chandler profile pictureEddy ChandlerSecond Trainer
Harry Semels profile pictureHarry SemelsCoffee Pot Proprietor

About King of the Turf

King of the Turf Overview

Mason is a former race-horse owner who gave up everything and started to drink after the death of one of his jockeys. One day he meets Goldie who has run away from home, hoping to find a job around horses; his biggest hobby. When he finds out the real identity of Mason, Goldie takes care of him. The two find an occasion to buy a horse for only two dollars, and start entering competitions. Goldie is an instant celebrity, but his mom reads the newspapers and tracks him down. Mason is very surprised to see her, his ex-wife, and even more astonished to hear that Goldie is his own son. However, Goldie must go back to school and so they decide to keep the secret. Since Goldie does not want to leave Mason behind, he goes to the bookies and fixes the next race, hoping to disappoint Goldie by asking him to lose on purpose.

Age Rating: NR
Runtime: 88min

Extra details

Original Title: King of the Turf
Original Language: English
Directed By: Alfred E. Green
Production Companies
Edward Small Productions