Harrigan's Kid

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Harrigan's Kid

"THE TRACK IS FAST! THE RACE IS FIXED THE INSIDE OF THE RACING GAME!"

1943

1h 20m

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A former jockey teaches a newcomer the dirty tricks of the track.

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8 members

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Bobby Readick

Benny McNeil

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Frank Craven

Walter Garnet

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William Gargan

Tom Harrigan

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J. Carrol Naish

Jed Jerrett

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Jay Ward

McNarmara

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Douglas Croft

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Selmer Jackson

Mr. Ranley

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J. Farrell MacDonald

Frank (uncredited)

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