Henry B. Walthall
Mr. Beaumont, the protagonist horse breeder
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Synopsis
A horse breeder's gambling losses threaten his stable and fracture his family. A loyal trainer helps save an injured mare, but financial pressure eventually separates the man from the animals he values. The next generation's racing prospects offer a precarious chance to recover both his livelihood and the personal ties lost along the way.
Cast
DirectorsJohn Ford
Historical context
John Ford's horse-racing drama places the treatment of animals alongside the fortunes of their owners. Its sentimental structure connects breeding, training and competition to questions of loyalty that extend beyond the human household.
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Work catalogued as public domain in the United States.
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Availability checked on September 10, 2026.
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- Henry B. Walthall — Tower Magazines, Inc., photographer unknown · Public domain
- Gertrude Astor — Wisconsin Center for Film and Theater Research · Public domain
- J. Farrell MacDonald — film screenshot · Public domain
