Into the Straight (1949)
A romance set in the world of the sport of kings. The Curzons are a racehorse breeding family, who need to strengthen their blood stock to re-establish a fading reputation.
Top billed cast
- James WorkmanHugh Duncan
Charles TingwellSam Curzon- Margo LeeZara Marlowe
- Muriel SteinbeckMrs Curzon
- Nonnie PeiferJane Curzon
- Nonnie PeiferJune Curzon
- Shirley HallBunty
- George RandallW.J. Curzon
Alan WhitePaul Duncan
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