Directed by
John Ford
Written by
Dorothy Yost
Featuring
Henry B. Walthall, Gertrude Astor, Peaches Jackson
Sponsored by
1925 | English | USA
This little-seen gem by John Ford tells the story of a thoroughbred largely through the point of view of the horse, who casts her animal gaze on the troubled family of Southern aristocrats who own, sell, and eventually reclaim her, as her colt becomes a futurity winner. Screenwriter Dorothy Yost made a specialty of horse stories, including the 1948 Republic favorite THE STRAWBERRY ROAN. With cameos by several celebrated racehorses of the period, including Man o’ War. New 4K restoration from nitrate elements held by MoMA, funded by Twentieth Century Fox. — Dave Kehr, The Museum of Modern Art
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Join us for this rare film, experienced in the way audiences first saw it almost 100 years ago: with live piano accompaniment. Donald Sosin is one of the world’s leading silent film musicians, performing his keyboard and instrumental scores all over the world.
