Gang member, Muggs, aspires to be a jockey and tries to cheat his way to the top.Gang member, Muggs, aspires to be a jockey and tries to cheat his way to the top.Gang member, Muggs, aspires to be a jockey and tries to cheat his way to the top.
Ernest Morrison
- Scruno
- (as Sunshine Sammy)
Richard Terry
- Henchman Blackie
- (as Richard R. Terry)
Victor Adamson
- Turf Club Extra
- (uncredited)
Forrest Taylor
- Horse Trainer Morgan
- (uncredited)
Nick Wall
- Jockey Jimmy Sullivan
- (uncredited)
- Director
- Writers
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Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThis film received its initial telecast in the New York City area Tuesday 13 June 1950 on WCBS (Channel 2).
- Quotes
Muggs Maloney: Heeey, ya seen da postman yet?
Danny Dolan: Naw. You expectin' a letter?
Muggs Maloney: What's it to ya?
Danny Dolan: Nut'in'. I was jis' wond'rin' who's gonna read it to ya.
[the boys all laugh but one]
Muggs Maloney: [not laughing] Very witty. Verrry witty.
- ConnectionsFollowed by Pride of the Bowery (1940)
- SoundtracksAll God's Chillun Got Wings
(uncredited)
Traditional Negro Spitiual
Sung a cappella by Clarence Muse and danced by Ernest Morrison
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Far better than I'd anticipated
I have never been a huge fan of the Dead End Kids, the East Side Kids or the Bowery Boys--they just aren't the sort of films I enjoy. However, I must say I was pleasantly surprised by this little public domain film--it's well worth your time and not 100% predictable.
The film begins with Muggs (Leo Gorcey), out of the blue, announcing that he wants to be a jockey! Where this idea would come from is a tad hard to believe--as it is when they stumble upon a guy who just happens to have a horse that can't help but win! At this point in the film, I was far from impressed as it all seemed incredibly contrived. Fortunately, it did get better. In the crazy world of films, you'd expect that by the end of the film Muggs and the horse would be a huge success--and fortunately that is NOT where it went. The idea of an untrained knuckle-head learning overnight to be a top jockey is patently ridiculous--and fortunately the film does NOT go there. Where exactly it goes is something you'll have to see for yourself.
Another thing you may want to pay attention to is the treatment of black performers in the film. While the owner of the horse is occasionally a walking stereotype, he's also an amazingly decent and complex character--and very sympathetic. He's not just another 'dumb black man'--but someone with kindness and intelligence--something you don't often see in films of the era.
Overall, the film offered a few surprises and taught me that the best way out of your problems is to beat someone up--probably NOT the best object lesson, but entertaining nonetheless. A notch above the norm for East Side Kids films.
The film begins with Muggs (Leo Gorcey), out of the blue, announcing that he wants to be a jockey! Where this idea would come from is a tad hard to believe--as it is when they stumble upon a guy who just happens to have a horse that can't help but win! At this point in the film, I was far from impressed as it all seemed incredibly contrived. Fortunately, it did get better. In the crazy world of films, you'd expect that by the end of the film Muggs and the horse would be a huge success--and fortunately that is NOT where it went. The idea of an untrained knuckle-head learning overnight to be a top jockey is patently ridiculous--and fortunately the film does NOT go there. Where exactly it goes is something you'll have to see for yourself.
Another thing you may want to pay attention to is the treatment of black performers in the film. While the owner of the horse is occasionally a walking stereotype, he's also an amazingly decent and complex character--and very sympathetic. He's not just another 'dumb black man'--but someone with kindness and intelligence--something you don't often see in films of the era.
Overall, the film offered a few surprises and taught me that the best way out of your problems is to beat someone up--probably NOT the best object lesson, but entertaining nonetheless. A notch above the norm for East Side Kids films.
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- planktonrules
- Aug 7, 2010
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- Runtime1 hour 2 minutes
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- 1.37 : 1
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