Horse Play
“A WILD COCKEYED NIGHTMARE OF FUN!”
Synopsis
Ranchowner Slim Perkins is in love with his neighbor's niece, Angelica Wayne, but her aunt and uncle throw him off their property because he is a poor bumbler. One day a stranger buys Slim's ranch for one million dollars because the land contains valuable minerals. Slim and his partner, Andy Jones, are overwhelmed by their new found wealth, but it does not help to soothe Slim's hurt feelings when he finds out that Angelica has gone to England to stay with her other aunt. He decides to bring her his horse, "Cynthia Ann," as a gift, and with Andy and the horse, he sets sail.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 1, 1933
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward Sedgwick
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward Sedgwick, Clarence Marks
- Original Title
- Horse Play
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Sedgwick
Edward Sedgwick, Clarence Marks
George Robinson
Department Leadership Roster
Edward Sedgwick
Writer
Edward Sedgwick
Director
Clarence Marks
Writer
George Robinson
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Horse Play
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What is Horse Play about?
Ranchowner Slim Perkins is in love with his neighbor's niece, Angelica Wayne, but her aunt and uncle throw him off their property because he is a poor bumbler. One day a stranger buys Slim's ranch for one million dollars because the land contains valuable minerals. Slim and his partner, Andy Jones, are overwhelmed by their new found wealth, but it does not help to soothe Slim's hurt feelings when he finds out that Angelica has gone to England to stay with her other aunt. He decides to bring her his horse, "Cynthia Ann," as a gift, and with Andy and the horse, he sets sail.
Who directed Horse Play?
Horse Play was directed by Edward Sedgwick.
Who stars in Horse Play?
The principal cast of Horse Play includes Slim Summerville, Andy Devine, Leila Hyams, May Beatty, Una O'Connor.
When was Horse Play released and how long is it?
Horse Play was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Horse Play?
Horse Play holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).