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Release Year1939
Runtime1h 28m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes2
DirectorAlfred E. Green
WritersGeorge Bruce
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsKing of the Turf
About King of the Turf
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.
Directed by Alfred E. Green, King of the Turf leans on a strong ensemble — Adolphe Menjou, Roger Daniel, Dolores Costello — 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 drama titles of 1939.
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