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My Brother Talks to Horses

NR19471h 32mFred Zinnemann
IMDb 6.1

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"It's romantic! It's exciting! It's different!"

Living with his family in Baltimore, 9-year-old Lewie Penrose claims that he can converse with horses--and also pick the winners of upcoming races. When it appears as though Lewie is telling the truth, he attracts the interest of gambler Rich Roeder who needs a "sure thing" in the upcoming Preakness. Meanwhile, Lewie's older brother John carries on a romance with the lovely Martha.

Comedy
RomanceHorse Racing

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What is My Brother Talks to Horses (1947) about?

Living with his family in Baltimore, 9-year-old Lewie Penrose claims that he can converse with horses--and also pick the winners of upcoming races. When it appears as though Lewie is telling the truth, he attracts the interest of gambler Rich Roeder who needs a "sure thing" in the upcoming Preakness. Meanwhile, Lewie's older brother John carries on a romance with the lovely Martha.

Who stars in My Brother Talks to Horses?

My Brother Talks to Horses stars Jackie 'Butch' Jenkins (Lewie Penrose), Peter Lawford (John S. Penrose), Beverly Tyler (Martha Sterling), Spring Byington (Mrs. 'Ma' Penrose), Edward Arnold (Mr. Charles G. Bledsoe). The film was directed by Fred Zinnemann.

How long is My Brother Talks to Horses?

My Brother Talks to Horses has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1947. It is rated NR.

Is My Brother Talks to Horses worth watching?

My Brother Talks to Horses holds an IMDb rating of 6.1/10. Fans of Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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