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King of the Turf

  • 19391939
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
4.8/10
13
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Dolores Costello, Roger Daniel, and Adolphe Menjou in King of the Turf (1939)
  • Drama
  • Romance
  • Sport
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... Read allMason 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 ta... Read allMason 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 e... Read all
IMDb RATING
4.8/10
13
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Alfred E. Green
  • Writer
    • George Bruce(original screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Adolphe Menjou
    • Roger Daniel
    • Dolores Costello
Top credits
  • Director
    • Alfred E. Green
  • Writer
    • George Bruce(original screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Adolphe Menjou
    • Roger Daniel
    • Dolores Costello
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    • 1User review
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    Roger Daniel and Adolphe Menjou in King of the Turf (1939)
    Dolores Costello and Adolphe Menjou in King of the Turf (1939)
    Alan Dinehart, William Demarest, and Adolphe Menjou in King of the Turf (1939)
    Roger Daniel in King of the Turf (1939)
    Roger Daniel in King of the Turf (1939)
    Roger Daniel in King of the Turf (1939)

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    Adolphe Menjou
    Adolphe Menjou
    • Jim Masonas Jim Mason
    Roger Daniel
    Roger Daniel
    • Goldieas Goldie
    Dolores Costello
    Dolores Costello
    • Eve Barnesas Eve Barnes
    Walter Abel
    Walter Abel
    • Robert Barnesas Robert Barnes
    Alan Dinehart
    Alan Dinehart
    • Nick Grimesas Nick Grimes
    William Demarest
    William Demarest
    • Arnoldas Arnold
    Harold Huber
    Harold Huber
    • Santellias Santelli
    George McKay
    • Murphyas Murphy
    Lee Moore
    • Carras Carr
    Oscar O'Shea
    Oscar O'Shea
    • Bartenderas Bartender
    Cliff Nazarro
    Cliff Nazarro
    • 1st Toutas 1st Tout
    George Chandler
    George Chandler
    • 2nd Toutas 2nd Tout
    Milburn Stone
    Milburn Stone
    • Tayloras Taylor
    Robert Homans
    Robert Homans
    • Sgt. Branniganas Sgt. Brannigan
    William Bakewell
    William Bakewell
    • Interneas Interne
    Tom Hanlon
    Tom Hanlon
    • Auctioneeras Auctioneer
    Fred 'Snowflake' Toones
    Fred 'Snowflake' Toones
    • Groomas Groom
    Oscar Otis
    • Race Announceras Race Announcer
    • Director
      • Alfred E. Green
    • Writer
      • George Bruce(original screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    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. —Elif Rongen-Kaynakci
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    • horse sport
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    • Taglines
      • THE STORY OF A GREAT HEART! (print ad - Lubbock Morning Avalanche - Cactus Theatre - Lubbock, Texas - Dec. 14, 1939 - all caps)
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Romance
      • Sport
    • Certificate
      • Approved
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Milton Bradley Company released a board game called King of the Turf, with graphics on the box stating it is "based on the motion picture 'King of the Turf,' an Edward Small production starring Adolphe Menjou with Roger Daniel as 'Goldie.'"

    User reviews1

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    6/10
    Sentimental film is saved by Menjou's powerful screen presence
    This film suffers from not so well written and too sentimental dialogues. Although the improbabilities within the plot are quite acceptable given the melodramatic cliche's, some of the scenes that should have been the most important ones, get so sentimental that they make you feel uneasy. One big question for me left unanswered throughout the picture; why does Goldie not want to go back home? Anyway, the presence of Menjou is rather impressive and he really carries the whole story which otherwise would be uninteresting.
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    • Oct 27, 2000

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    • Release date
      • February 17, 1939 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Kapplöpningskungen
    • Production company
      • Edward Small Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 28 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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