The Home Stretch
Johnny Hardwick (Douglas MacLean) is the owner of the fastest horse in the next race. Although it's almost guaranteed that he will win big, Hardwick ruins his chance by saving a little girl who has run out onto the track. The child's father shows his gratitude later on when he offers Hardwick a job as a clerk in his hotel -- Hardwick has been forced to flee after a fight in a roadhouse.
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Plot Summary
A struggling jockey, haunted by a past mistake, gets a chance at redemption when he's offered a ride in a prestigious race. He must overcome his inner demons and the machinations of a rival owner to prove himself once more in the world of horse racing.
Critical Reception
Information regarding critical reception and audience response for 'The Home Stretch (1921)' is scarce due to its age and the limited availability of historical film reviews from that era.
What Reviewers Say
- As a silent film from the early 1920s, detailed critical analysis is difficult to find.
- It likely focused on melodrama and the inherent excitement of horse racing.
- Performances of the era would have been more theatrical than modern naturalism.
Google audience: Due to the film's age and limited distribution, contemporary audience reviews are not available.
Fun Fact
The film is one of the many early silent dramas that explored the then-popular world of horse racing, a theme that captivated audiences in the early 20th century.
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