Monday Morning Maybe

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Poster for The Thoroughbred

The Thoroughbred

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1930 | 58 min | Drama

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
One for people who get choked up at a comeback and animal lovers. You don't need to know the game to feel the big moments. An animal steals a fair few scenes.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Character-first and patient, at 58 min. Done before bedtime.
What might put you off
  • Made in 1930: an older pace and style.
  • Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.

Unemployed jockey Tod Taylor gets a huge break when he is hired by Matt Riley. Within weeks, Taylor is riding Riley's horses to a string of victories. Success and the limelight go right to the jockey's head. Big-time gambler Tom Drake hires a blonde sexpot to seduce Tod and introduce him to the roulette wheel. Showing off, he starts playing for stakes way over his head. With Drake holding a huge note that Tod can't possibly pay off, he delivers an ultimatum — lose the big race tomorrow or a police detective will be waiting at the finish line to arrest him for passing bad checks.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 648 people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Richard Thorpe

  • Wesley BarryTod Taylor
  • Judith BarrettColleen Riley
  • Pauline GaronMargie
  • Larry SteersTom Drake
  • Robert HomansRiley
  • Walter PerryDonovan
  • Onest ConleyHam Tolliver
  • Mildred WashingtonPurple Washington
  • Madame Sul-Te-WanSacharine
  • George ClevelandDetective