The Long Shot
Synopsis
A racetrack melodrama, The Long Shot features Marsha Hunt and Gordon Jones as trainers of a thoroughbred horse. Despite the rivalries of their parents, the couple prepares to jointly enter the Santa Anita handicap. The odds are against their entry, but Hunt and Jones have every confidence of winning. Just before the starting bugle, gangsters intrude, demanding that the trainers throw the Big Race.
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Gordon Jones
Jeff Clayton
Marsha Hunt
Martha Sharon
Harry Davenport
Henry Sharon
C. Henry Gordon
Lew Ralston
George Meeker
Dell Baker
George E. Stone
Danny Welch
Frank Darien
Zeb Jenkins
Tom Kennedy
Mike Claurens
Emerson Treacy
Henry Knox
Gay Seabrook
Helen Knox
Benny Burt
Joe Popopopolis
Jimmy Robinson
Tucky
Denmore Chief
Certified Check
James Keefe
Racing Announcer
Wilson Benge
Groom
Dorothy Fay
Betty Ralston
Earle Hodgins
Collins
Wilbur Mack
Bookmaker
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 6, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Lamont
- Screenplay & Story
- Ewart Adamson
- Original Title
- The Long Shot
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Production Studios
- Grand National Pictures, Franklyn Warner Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Lamont
Ewart Adamson, Harry Beresford, George Callahan
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Lamont
Director
Ewart Adamson
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Long Shot
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What is The Long Shot about?
A racetrack melodrama, The Long Shot features Marsha Hunt and Gordon Jones as trainers of a thoroughbred horse. Despite the rivalries of their parents, the couple prepares to jointly enter the Santa Anita handicap. The odds are against their entry, but Hunt and Jones have every confidence of winning. Just before the starting bugle, gangsters intrude, demanding that the trainers throw the Big Race.
Who directed The Long Shot?
The Long Shot was directed by Charles Lamont.
Who stars in The Long Shot?
The principal cast of The Long Shot includes Gordon Jones, Marsha Hunt, Harry Davenport, C. Henry Gordon, George Meeker.
When was The Long Shot released and how long is it?
The Long Shot was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.