My Brother Talks to Horses (1947): Cast
My Brother Talks to Horses is a 1947 comedy directed by Fred Zinnemann, starring Peter Lawford as John S. Penrose, Spring Byington and Jackie 'Butch' Jenkins. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 32m (92 min)
- Director
- Fred Zinnemann
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is My Brother Talks to Horses About?
The premise of My Brother Talks to Horses without spoilers.
Living in Baltimore, nine‑year‑old Lewie Penrose claims he can talk to horses and pick race winners. When his predictions seem genuine, gambler Rich Roeder courts him for a sure bet on the upcoming Preakness. Meanwhile, Lewie's older brother John pursues a romance with the charming Martha, adding a tender subplot to the family’s unusual situation.
My Brother Talks to Horses Themes & Keywords
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- claim in title
- animal in title
- horse racing
- based on novel
My Brother Talks to Horses Cast & Characters
Peter Lawford leads the cast as John S. Penrose, with Spring Byington as Mrs. 'Ma' Penrose and Jackie 'Butch' Jenkins as Lewie Penrose. Directed by Fred Zinnemann; 26 actors are credited in all.
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Director Fred Zinnemann
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Peter Lawford as John S. Penrose -
Spring Byington as Mrs. 'Ma' Penrose - Jackie 'Butch' Jenkins as Lewie Penrose
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Charles Ruggles as Richard Pennington Roeder
Also Starring in My Brother Talks to Horses
· 22 more- Beverly Tyler Martha Sterling
- Irving Bacon Mr. Piper
- Vince Barnett Schuyler (uncredited)
- Eddy Chandler Police Officer Johnson (uncredited)
- Edgar Dearing Policeman (uncredited)
- Harry Tenbrook Bank Guard (uncredited)
- Harry Hayden Mr. Gibley
- Colin Kenny Passenger on Trolley (uncredited)
- Edward Arnold Mr. Charles G. Bledsoe
- Robert Emmett Keane The Chestnut's Owner (uncredited)
- Garry Owen The Chestnut's Handler (uncredited)
- Theodore Lorch Spectator at Racetrack (uncredited)
- William Phillips Driver (uncredited)
- King Baggot Bank Employee (uncredited)
- Howard Freeman Hector Damson
- Paul Langton Mr. Gillespie
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- Teddy Infuhr Boy at School (uncredited)
- O.Z. Whitehead Mr. Puddy
- Ernest Whitman Mr. Mordecai
- Lillian Yarbo Psyche
- Drew Demorest Bookie (uncredited)
- Fred Gilman Horse Handler (uncredited)
More from Fred Zinnemann
More films directed by Fred Zinnemann, best-rated first: The Sundowners, The Day of the Jackal, The Nun's Story and A Man for All Seasons.
Cars in My Brother Talks to Horses
1 car on screen: the 1910 Stanley Model 70.
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1910 Stanley Model 70 Background role
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My Brother Talks to Horses FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of My Brother Talks to Horses, each answered in a sentence.
How long is My Brother Talks to Horses?
My Brother Talks to Horses runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
When was My Brother Talks to Horses released?
My Brother Talks to Horses was released on February 4, 1947.
Who directed My Brother Talks to Horses?
My Brother Talks to Horses was directed by Fred Zinnemann.
More films by Fred Zinnemann Who is in the cast of My Brother Talks to Horses?
My Brother Talks to Horses stars Peter Lawford as John S. Penrose, Spring Byington as Mrs. 'Ma' Penrose and Jackie 'Butch' Jenkins as Lewie Penrose, among 26 credited actors.
Does My Brother Talks to Horses have a post-credit scene?
No. My Brother Talks to Horses has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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