Silks and Saddles
Synopsis
Jockey Johnny Spencer loses his job with Mrs. Calhoun for throwing a race. An adventuress named Sybil, who made Johnny hold back Mrs. Calhoun's horse, Lady, leaves him, and he becomes a racetrack bum. Johnny returns to Mrs. Calhoun's stable when the new jockey proves unable to manage Lady. Johnny wins the next race, thereby regaining Mrs. Calhoun's confidence and winning the love of her attractive daughter, Lucy.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 20, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert F. Hill
- Screenplay & Story
- Gerald Beaumont
- Original Title
- Silks and Saddles
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert F. Hill
Gerald Beaumont
Department Leadership Roster
Robert F. Hill
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Silks and Saddles
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What is Silks and Saddles about?
Jockey Johnny Spencer loses his job with Mrs. Calhoun for throwing a race. An adventuress named Sybil, who made Johnny hold back Mrs. Calhoun's horse, Lady, leaves him, and he becomes a racetrack bum. Johnny returns to Mrs. Calhoun's stable when the new jockey proves unable to manage Lady. Johnny wins the next race, thereby regaining Mrs. Calhoun's confidence and winning the love of her attractive daughter, Lucy.
Who directed Silks and Saddles?
Silks and Saddles was directed by Robert F. Hill.
Who stars in Silks and Saddles?
The principal cast of Silks and Saddles includes Richard Walling, Marian Nixon, Sam De Grasse, Montagu Love, Mary Nolan.
When was Silks and Saddles released and how long is it?
Silks and Saddles was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 59m.