It shows the popularity of greyhound racing in general and Mick the Miller in particular that Gaumont British were prepared to make him top of the bill in this film.The story is fairly slight and clichéd and neither Sonnie Hale or Gwyneth Lloyd are really up to much.Flanagan and Allen feature very strongly in what could be said to be their alternate profession as bookmakers.also many location shots are taken at the White City Stadium which used to be up the road from the GB studios and the current BBC TV centre.There are some scenes of hare coursing at the beginning.Although distasteful now they do have to be seen in context.If you are a fan of the stars or greyhounds this is worth a look.Otherwise you might be less than enthralled.
4 Reviews
Shocking cruelty to animals.
Neil-1174 October 2001
The sport of `live hare coursing' is banned in civilized countries. It involves greyhound packs chasing a live rabbit or hare to its brutal death. Sadly Britain in the 1930s apparently still allowed this barbaric practice and this movie celebrates it in gruesome detail. No self-respecting movie outlet should have any dealings with this disgraceful production.
Rarely shown.
stephen-wallin3 November 2014
Lovely period piece, note, period, in covering The Waterloo Cup and coursing, and Greyhound racing. A rare film stored by the BFI, but not shown mainly due to the coursing shown in the first scenes, which are not accepted now, but does not affect the film values. Flanagan and Allan have minor comedy roles, basically playing themselves!...both were gamblers, and Flanagan in real life owned a bookies. Just because we may not approve of the content in places there is no need to be so negative about the film, which is well Worth watching to gain a feel of the period. Typical Gainsborough films values, and stars, Sonny Hale was very popular, and the film was the first role for comic actor Ron Shiner.
Star struck
lyndaannbonner2 October 2018
What a spellbinding watch.
The world famous legend, Mick the Miller, starring as Wild Boy.
Some great laughs in the movie and some myths debunked: a greyhound will not chase if it doesn't want too.
For a film made in 1934 it was still a much watch almost 100 years later.
Loved it.
The world famous legend, Mick the Miller, starring as Wild Boy.
Some great laughs in the movie and some myths debunked: a greyhound will not chase if it doesn't want too.
For a film made in 1934 it was still a much watch almost 100 years later.
Loved it.
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