Thoroughbreds Don't Cry
“Racing right into your heart”
Synopsis
Cricket West is a hopeful actress with a plan and a pair of vocal chords that bring down the house. Along with her eccentric aunt, she plays host to the local jockeys, whose leader is the cocky but highly skilled Timmie Donovan. A young English gentleman comes to town convincing Donovan to ride his horse in a high stakes race.
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THOROUGHBREDS DON'T CRY (1937) Original Theatrical Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-03-11
Top Cast
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Judy Garland
Cricket West
Ronald Sinclair
Roger Calverton
Mickey Rooney
Timmie Donovan
C. Aubrey Smith
Peter Calverton
Sophie Tucker
Mother Ralph
Forrester Harvey
Wilkins
Charles D. Brown
Click Donovan
Frankie Darro
"Dink" Reid
Henry Kolker
"Doc" Godfrey
Helen Troy
Hilda
Lionel Belmore
Calverton's Butler (uncredited)
George Chandler
Jim - Racetrack Usher (uncredited)
Cliff Nazarro
Tubby Wells (uncredited)
Edgar Norton
Mr. Fox - Roger's Teacher (uncredited)
Buster Slaven
Jockey Hoot Meyer (uncredited)
Pierre Watkin
Judge Dobson - Racing Steward (uncredited)
Douglas Wood
Mr. Sloan (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 25, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfred E. Green
- Screenplay & Story
- Lawrence Hazard, Eleanore Griffin, J. Walter Ruben
- Original Score
- William Axt
- Original Title
- Thoroughbreds Don't Cry
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfred E. Green
Lawrence Hazard, Eleanore Griffin, J. Walter Ruben
William Axt
Leonard Smith
Harry Rapf
Department Leadership Roster
Alfred E. Green
Director
Leonard Smith
Director of Photography
Harry Rapf
Producer
William Axt
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Thoroughbreds Don't Cry
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What is Thoroughbreds Don't Cry about?
Cricket West is a hopeful actress with a plan and a pair of vocal chords that bring down the house. Along with her eccentric aunt, she plays host to the local jockeys, whose leader is the cocky but highly skilled Timmie Donovan. A young English gentleman comes to town convincing Donovan to ride his horse in a high stakes race.
Who directed Thoroughbreds Don't Cry?
Thoroughbreds Don't Cry was directed by Alfred E. Green.
Who stars in Thoroughbreds Don't Cry?
The principal cast of Thoroughbreds Don't Cry includes Judy Garland, Ronald Sinclair, Mickey Rooney, C. Aubrey Smith, Sophie Tucker.
When was Thoroughbreds Don't Cry released and how long is it?
Thoroughbreds Don't Cry was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Thoroughbreds Don't Cry?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Thoroughbreds Don't Cry was composed by William Axt.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Thoroughbreds Don't Cry?
Thoroughbreds Don't Cry holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).