Thoroughbreds Don't Cry
"Racing right into your heart"
Originally released in 1937. Thoroughbreds Don't Cry is a comedy/drama film. directed by Alfred E. Green. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Judy Garland, Ronald Sinclair, and Mickey Rooney
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 25, 1937
88 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (7 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Judy Garland
as Cricket West
Ronald Sinclair
as Roger Calverton
Mickey Rooney
as Timmie Donovan
C. Aubrey Smith
as Peter Calverton
Sophie Tucker
as Mother Ralph
Forrester Harvey
as Wilkins
Charles D. Brown
as Click Donovan
Frankie Darro
as "Dink" Reid
Henry Kolker
as "Doc" Godfrey
Helen Troy
as Hilda
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
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...
Who directed Thoroughbreds Don't Cry?
Thoroughbreds Don't Cry was directed by Alfred E. Green.
How long is Thoroughbreds Don't Cry?
Thoroughbreds Don't Cry has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was Thoroughbreds Don't Cry released?
Thoroughbreds Don't Cry was released on November 25, 1937 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Thoroughbreds Don't Cry?
The main cast of Thoroughbreds Don't Cry includes Judy Garland, Ronald Sinclair, Mickey Rooney, C. Aubrey Smith, Sophie Tucker.