Luck of the Turf
| Luck of the Turf | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Randall Faye |
| Produced by | Randall Faye |
| Written by | John Hunter |
| Starring |
Jack Melford Moira Lynd Wally Patch Moore Marriott |
| Cinematography | Geoffrey Faithfull |
Production company |
Randall Faye Productions |
| Distributed by | RKO Pictures |
Release dates | September 1936 |
Running time | 64 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Luck of the Turf is a 1936 British comedy film directed by Randall Faye and starring Jack Melford, Moira Lynd, Wally Patch and Moore Marriott.[1]
It was made at the Nettlefold Studios in Walton as a quota quickie for release by the Hollywood studio RKO Pictures.[2]
Plot summary
The son of a shopkeeper likes to pick winners in horse races and gives tips to his friends.[3]
Cast
- Jack Melford as Sid Smith
- Moira Lynd as Letty Jackson
- Wally Patch as Bill Harris
- Moore Marriott as Mr Jackson
- Sybil Grove as Mrs Jackson
- Tom Helmore as Lord Broadwater
- Peggy Novak as Masie
References
- ↑ Sutton p.264
- ↑ Wood p.91
- ↑ http://ftvdb.bfi.org.uk/sift/title/425068
Bibliography
- Chibnall, Steve. Quota Quickies: The Birth of the British 'B' Film. British Film Institute, 2007.
- Low, Rachael. Filmmaking in 1930s Britain. George Allen & Unwin, 1985.
- Sutton, David R. A chorus of raspberries: British film comedy 1929-1939. University of Exeter Press, 2000.
- Wood, Linda. British Films, 1927-1939. British Film Institute, 1986.
External links
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