27 September 1941 Factual 10 mins
Kings of the Turf is a 1941 American short documentary film about horse racing, directed by Del Frazier. This entry in The Sports Parade series shows us how Mortimer, a Standardbred horse, is trained for harness racing. It was nominated for an Academy Award at the 14th Academy Awards for Best Short Subject.
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Knox Manning as Commentator (voice)
Del Frazier Director
Sports Parade (1941-1942): Kings of the Turf Trailer
United States 27 September 1941
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