The Galloping Major
“A Galloping Laugh Hit!”
Synopsis
A syndicate is set up to buy a racehorse, but they end up buying the wrong one by mistake. Unfortunately the horse is useless on the flat, so they try entering him as a jumper.
Top Cast
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Basil Radford
Major Arthur Hill
Jimmy Hanley
Bill Collins
Janette Scott
Susan Hill
A.E. Matthews
Sir Robert Medleigh
Rène Ray
Pam Riley
Hugh Griffith
Humbert Temple
Joyce Grenfell
Maggie
Charles Victor
Sam Fisher
Sydney Tafler
Mr. Leon
Julien Mitchell
Sergeant Adair
Charles Lamb
Ernie Smart
Charles Hawtrey
Lew Rimmel
Kenneth Evans
Bert
Alfie Bass
Newsboy
Sidney James
Bookmaker
Kenneth More
Film Director
Stuart Latham
Studio Assistant
Gilbert Davis
Auctioneer
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henry Cornelius
- Screenplay & Story
- Monja Danischewsky, Henry Cornelius
- Original Score
- Georges Auric
- Original Title
- The Galloping Major
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Romulus Films, British Lion Film Corporation, Riverside Studios Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henry Cornelius
Monja Danischewsky, Henry Cornelius, Basil Radford
Georges Auric
Stanley Pavey
Geoffrey Foot
Monja Danischewsky
Department Leadership Roster
Henry Cornelius
Director
Georges Auric
Original Music Composer
Monja Danischewsky
Screenplay
Stanley Pavey
Director of Photography
Geoffrey Foot
Editor
Henry Cornelius
Screenplay
Monja Danischewsky
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Galloping Major
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What is The Galloping Major about?
A syndicate is set up to buy a racehorse, but they end up buying the wrong one by mistake. Unfortunately the horse is useless on the flat, so they try entering him as a jumper.
Who directed The Galloping Major?
The Galloping Major was directed by Henry Cornelius.
Who stars in The Galloping Major?
The principal cast of The Galloping Major includes Basil Radford, Jimmy Hanley, Janette Scott, A.E. Matthews, Rène Ray.
When was The Galloping Major released and how long is it?
The Galloping Major was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for The Galloping Major?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Galloping Major was composed by Georges Auric.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Galloping Major?
The Galloping Major holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).