Kings of the Turf
Synopsis
Kings of the Turf is a 1941 American short documentary film about horse racing, directed by Del Frazier. This entry in The Sports Parade series shows us how Mortimer, a Standardbred horse, is trained for harness racing. It was nominated for an Academy Award at the 14th Academy Awards for Best Short Subject.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 27, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Del Frazier
- Original Title
- Kings of the Turf
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 10m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures, The Vitaphone Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Del Frazier
Department Leadership Roster
Del Frazier
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kings of the Turf
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What is Kings of the Turf about?
Kings of the Turf is a 1941 American short documentary film about horse racing, directed by Del Frazier. This entry in The Sports Parade series shows us how Mortimer, a Standardbred horse, is trained for harness racing. It was nominated for an Academy Award at the 14th Academy Awards for Best Short Subject.
Who directed Kings of the Turf?
Kings of the Turf was directed by Del Frazier.
Who stars in Kings of the Turf?
The principal cast of Kings of the Turf includes Knox Manning.
When was Kings of the Turf released and how long is it?
Kings of the Turf was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 10m.