At Leeston

Ellesmere Guardian, Volume LX, Issue 17, 3 March 1939, Page 7

At Leeston

"THOROUGHBREDS DON'T CRY"

Thrills of the racetrack form the background for a dramatic story of childhood friendships arid loyalties in "Thoroughbreds Don't Cry," which offers an intimate glimpse into both the hearts of youngsters and the machinations between scenes in turfdom. The picture will be screened at Leeston Theatre to-morrow evening. ' .

Introducing Ronald Sinclair, Hollywood's latest find in British boy actors, teamed with Judy Garland, child singer and actress, the veteran Sophie Tucker, both of whom scored in "Broadway Melody of 1938," and Mickey Rooney, young Sinclair appears in his first important role. He was a stage star in New Zealand, his native land, until discovered by Hollywood.

The story deals with the friendship of a little English boy, grandson of a horse racing sportsman, and a young American jockey, the keeper of a racetrack boardinghouse and her niece. The jockey is deceived into betraying his friend. Remorse, regeneration and childhood loyalty all are woven into the human story. A great racehorse, "The Pookah," is an important figure in the story.

The new picture was filmed largely at the famous Santa Anita racetrack. Many famous race horses and jockeys appear in its action.

A notable cast includes C. Aubrey Smith, Forrester Harvey, Frankie Darro, Charles D. Brown, Henry Kolker, Helen Troy and many others.

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