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Into the Straight

Into the Straight

1949•1h 22m
DramaRomance

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.

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Production

Embassy Pictures

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

James Workman

Hugh Duncan

Charles Tingwell

Charles Tingwell

Sam Curzon

Margo Lee

Zara Marlowe

Muriel Steinbeck

Mrs Curzon

Nonnie Peifer

Jane Curzon

Nonnie Peifer

June Curzon

Shirley Hall

Bunty

George Randall

W.J. Curzon

Alan White

Paul Duncan

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