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Flying Fifty-Five
Bill Urquhart, a young wastrel disinherited by his father, tries to get a job as a jockey – just about the only thing he’s really good at. His name and position work against him, however, so he adopts an alias and prevails upon the charity of a drunken friend Charles Barrington, through whom he meets Stella Barrington - who has not only inherited her father’s racing stables but also his debts. Still incognito, he takes on the job of stable lad for Stella but little does she realise that he could be the man to finally put an end to her money worries forever.
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Plot Summary
A wealthy young man, bored with his privileged life, decides to become a jockey. He faces skepticism and challenges as he pursues his dream of winning the Grand National. Along the way, he encounters romance and learns valuable lessons about determination and character.
Critical Reception
Flying Fifty-Five was a modest British drama that appealed to audiences interested in horse racing and romantic storylines. It received generally favorable reviews for its performances and thrilling racing sequences, though some critics found the plot somewhat predictable.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its exciting equestrian scenes and earnest performances.
Considered a charming, if conventional, tale of an underdog's pursuit of glory.
Some found the romantic subplot less compelling than the racing action.
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Fun Fact
The film was based on the 1922 novel of the same name by Francis Brett Young.
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