Fast Company

May 21, 1953

1h 7m

★ 7.0

Racy Gals and Gambling Guys in M-G-M's Romantic Comedy

Overview

When Carol Maldon inherits her family's stable and a horse with strong racing potential, she begins working with suave trainer Rick Grayton. Intent on owning the horse himself, Rick hinders its true abilities so that he can buy the steed on the cheap. Rick's plan is complicated, however, when he realizes that he's falling for Carol. Making matters worse, the jealous Mercedes Bellway uncovers Rick's deception and uses the information to cause trouble.

Genres

Comedy

Romance

Production Companies

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Fast Company Trailers

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Cast

Rick Grayton

Howard Keel

Carol Maldon

Polly Bergen

Ma Parkson

Marjorie Main

Mercedes Bellway

Nina Foch

David Sandring

Robert Burton

Jigger Parkson

Carol Nugent

Manuel Morales

Joaquin Garay

'Two Pair' Buford

Horace McMahon

Hungry Istvan Kulhanek

Sig Arno

Ben Iron Mountain

Iron Eyes Cody

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