Top billed cast

1. 

   Alan Ladd

   Salty O'Rourke

2. 

   Gail Russell

   Barbara Brooks

3. 

   William Demarest

   Smitty

4. 

   Stanley Clements

   Johnny Cates

5. 

   Bruce Cabot

   Doc Baxter

6. 

   Spring Byington

   Mrs. Brooks

7. 

   Rex Williams

   Babe

8. 

   Darryl Hickman

   Sneezer

9. 

   Marjorie Woodworth

   Lola

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Reviews

A review by CinemaSerf

Written by CinemaSerf on 2025-07-23

The suit he wears and the part he plays are just too big for a lacklustre Alan Ladd in this caper, but it is rescued to an extent by a lively effort from Stanley Clements as his wide-boy jockey “Johnny”. “Salty” (Ladd) is in hock to his bookie “Baxter” (Bruce Cabot) for twenty big ones, and with only thirty days to settle up, he’s in desperate straits. He does, however, have an horse and a best pal/trainer “Smitty” (William Demarest) and so all he needs is a light-weight lad to steer their way across the winning line. Initially, the already banned young “Johnny” is up for...read the rest

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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

Keywords

• racehorse
• jockey