Kings of the Turf
| Movie | |
|---|---|
| Original title | Kings of the Turf |
| Country of production | United States |
| original language | English |
| Publishing year | 1941 |
| length | 10 mins |
| Rod | |
| Director | Del Frazier |
| script | Harold Medford |
| music | Rex Dunn |
| camera | L. William O'Connell |
| cut | Louis Lindsay |
Kings of the Turf is a 1941 American short film .
action
The film tells of Mortimer, an American Standardbred horse who was born on a Californian breeding farm. Even as a foal, he is examined by a trainer who decides whether he should be used as a trotter, gallop or as a show horse. Mortimer is said to be a trotter. The differences between the three types are shown. The special rules are also explained. It shows Mortimer's training and his first race.
Awards
In 1942 the film was nominated for an Oscar in the Best Short Film (One-Reel) category.
background
The Warner Bros. production premiered on September 27, 1941.
The film's spokesman was Knox Manning.
The film was part of the Sports Parade series that Warner Bros. released in 1941 and 1942.
Web links
- Kings of the Turf in the Internet Movie Database (English)