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Silks and Saddles

  • 1929
  • Passed
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
16
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Marian Nixon and Richard Walling in Silks and Saddles (1929)
Drama

Jockey Johnny Spencer loses his job with Mrs. Calhoun for throwing a race. An adventuress named Sybil, who made Johnny hold back Mrs. Calhoun's horse, Lady, leaves him, and he becomes a race... Read allJockey Johnny Spencer loses his job with Mrs. Calhoun for throwing a race. An adventuress named Sybil, who made Johnny hold back Mrs. Calhoun's horse, Lady, leaves him, and he becomes a racetrack bum.Jockey Johnny Spencer loses his job with Mrs. Calhoun for throwing a race. An adventuress named Sybil, who made Johnny hold back Mrs. Calhoun's horse, Lady, leaves him, and he becomes a racetrack bum.

  • Director
    • Robert F. Hill
  • Writers
    • Gerald Beaumont
    • Faith Thomas
    • Paul Gangelin
  • Stars
    • Richard Walling
    • Marian Nixon
    • Sam De Grasse
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    16
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    • Director
      • Robert F. Hill
    • Writers
      • Gerald Beaumont
      • Faith Thomas
      • Paul Gangelin
    • Stars
      • Richard Walling
      • Marian Nixon
      • Sam De Grasse
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    Richard Walling
    Richard Walling
    • Johnny Spencer
    Marian Nixon
    Marian Nixon
    • Lucy Calhoun
    • (as Marion Nixon)
    Sam De Grasse
    Sam De Grasse
    • William Morrissey
    Montagu Love
    Montagu Love
    • Walter Sinclair
    Mary Nolan
    Mary Nolan
    • Sybil Morrissey
    Otis Harlan
    Otis Harlan
    • Jimmy McKee
    David Torrence
    David Torrence
    • Judge Clifford
    Claire McDowell
    Claire McDowell
    • Mrs. Calhoun
    Johnny Fox
    • Ellis
    • (as John Fox Jr.)
    Hayden Stevenson
    Hayden Stevenson
    • Trainer
    Walter Brennan
    Walter Brennan
    • Undetermined Role
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Robert F. Hill
    • Writers
      • Gerald Beaumont
      • Faith Thomas
      • Paul Gangelin
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    6larry41onEbay

    A late silent oater that's worth a look.

    I feel so luck to have caught this rare film at CINEFEST the annual early & rare film festival in Syracuse, NY - March 2003. More film buffs should support these festivals and share their discoveries on the IMDB so other film fans can track these old titles down. SILKS AND SADDLES (1929, Universal, D: Robert F. Hill) Jockey Johnny Spencer (Richard Walling) throws a race to impress a sexy girl (Sybil Morrissey). Later, after becoming a racetrack bum, he redeems himself to win the boss's daughter (Marion Nixon) by steering a dangerously spirited horse to victory. Co-starring Montagu Love & David Torrence. A late silent oater presented in a stunning tinted print!

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    • Release date
      • January 20, 1929 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • None
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Thoroughbreds
    • Filming locations
      • Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production company
      • Universal Pictures
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    • Runtime
      1 hour
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Silent
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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