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10.0 / 10(1 votes)IMDb192150mUnited States of America

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.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

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

Director

E. Mason Hopper

Screenplay & Story

Gerald C. Duffy, Rupert Hughes

Film Editing

Frank E. Hull

Department Leadership Roster

E. Mason Hopper

E. Mason Hopper

Director

Gerald C. Duffy

Writer

Frank E. Hull

Editor

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hold Your Horses

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

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.