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Cast
Jackie 'Butch' Jenkins
as Lewie Penrose
Peter Lawford
as John S. Penrose
Beverly Tyler
as Martha Sterling
Spring Byington
as Mrs. 'Ma' Penrose
Edward Arnold
as Mr. Charles G. Bledsoe
Charles Ruggles
as Richard Pennington Roeder
Ernest Whitman
as Mr. Mordecai
Lillian Yarbo
as Psyche
Harry Hayden
as Mr. Gibley
O.Z. Whitehead
as Mr. Puddy
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1947
Runtime1h 32m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresComedy
Votes2
DirectorFred Zinnemann
WritersFred Zinnemann
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsMy Brother Talks to Horses
About My Brother Talks to Horses
Living with his family in Baltimore, 9-year-old Lewie Penrose claims that he can converse with horses--and also pick the winners of upcoming races. When it appears as though Lewie is telling the truth, he attracts the interest of gambler Rich Roeder who needs a "sure thing" in the upcoming Preakness. Meanwhile, Lewie's older brother John carries on a romance with the lovely Martha.
Directed by Fred Zinnemann, My Brother Talks to Horses leans on a strong ensemble — Jackie 'Butch' Jenkins, Peter Lawford, Beverly Tyler — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1947.
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