
Hold Your Horses
Synopsis
Immigrant from Ireland, Dan Canavan goes from street cleaner to husband of society belle Beatrice Newness. As a street cleaner he is trampled by horses drawing the Newness Victoria. The accident leaves on his chest a scar in the shape of a horseshoe that perpetually brings him good luck. He finds he can control the world with the wave of a red flag. He makes this power the basis of his philosophy of life, and becoming a politician, he rises quickly to the position of czar of the city.
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January 28, 1921
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- E. Mason Hopper
- Screenplay & Story
- Gerald C. Duffy, Rupert Hughes
- Original Title
- Hold Your Horses
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Goldwyn Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
E. Mason Hopper
Gerald C. Duffy, Rupert Hughes
Frank E. Hull
Department Leadership Roster
E. Mason Hopper
Director
Gerald C. Duffy
Writer
Frank E. Hull
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hold Your Horses
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What is Hold Your Horses about?
Immigrant from Ireland, Dan Canavan goes from street cleaner to husband of society belle Beatrice Newness. As a street cleaner he is trampled by horses drawing the Newness Victoria. The accident leaves on his chest a scar in the shape of a horseshoe that perpetually brings him good luck. He finds he can control the world with the wave of a red flag. He makes this power the basis of his philosophy of life, and becoming a politician, he rises quickly to the position of czar of the city.
Who directed Hold Your Horses?
Hold Your Horses was directed by E. Mason Hopper.
Who stars in Hold Your Horses?
The principal cast of Hold Your Horses includes Tom Moore, Sylvia Ashton, Naomi Childers, Bertram Grassby, Mortimer E. Stinson.
When was Hold Your Horses released and how long is it?
Hold Your Horses was released in 1921 with a total runtime of 50m.
