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Fast Company

Fast Company

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

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ComedyRomance

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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.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

67 mins

Rating

7/10

Release Date

21 May 1953

Country

United States of America

Cast

Howard Keel

Howard Keel

Rick Grayton

Polly Bergen

Polly Bergen

Carol Maldon

Marjorie Main

Marjorie Main

Ma Parkson

Nina Foch

Nina Foch

Mercedes Bellway

Robert Burton

Robert Burton

David Sandring

Carol Nugent

Carol Nugent

Jigger Parkson

Joaquin Garay

Joaquin Garay

Manuel Morales

Horace McMahon

Horace McMahon

'Two Pair' Buford

Sig Arno

Sig Arno

Hungry Istvan Kulhanek

Iron Eyes Cody

Iron Eyes Cody

Ben Iron Mountain

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