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Fast Company
Racy Gals and Gambling Guys in M-G-M's Romantic Comedy
Genres
ComedyRomance
Overview
When Carol Maldon inherits her family's stable and a horse with strong racing potential, she begins working with suave trainer Rick Grayton. Intent on owning the horse himself, Rick hinders its true abilities so that he can buy the steed on the cheap. Rick's plan is complicated, however, when he realizes that he's falling for Carol. Making matters worse, the jealous Mercedes Bellway uncovers Rick's deception and uses the information to cause trouble.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
67 min
Release Date
1953-05-21
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
1
Vote Average
7
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Howard Keel
Rick Grayton
Polly Bergen
Carol Maldon
Marjorie Main
Ma Parkson
Nina Foch
Mercedes Bellway
Robert Burton
David Sandring
Carol Nugent
Jigger Parkson
Joaquin Garay
Manuel Morales
Horace McMahon
'Two Pair' Buford
Sig Arno
Hungry Istvan Kulhanek
Iron Eyes Cody
Ben Iron Mountain
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