Racing Blood (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1936, Racing Blood is a drama and crime film directed by Victor Halperin, running about 61 minutes. “HOOF-BEATS! HEART-BEATS! HAIR-RAISING ACTION THRILLS!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Frankie Reynolds (Frankie Darro' ), youngest member of a family of jockeys, borrows $4.85 (yes, four dollars and eighty-five cents) from his sister Phyllis (Gladys Blake), who is not a jockey, to buy a crippled colt from the stables owned by Clay Harrison (Kane Richmond). He nurses the colt back to health, and in two years has one of the fastest horses in the country.
Who’s in it. Racing Blood stars Frankie Darro as Frankie Reynolds, Kane Richmond as Clay Harrison, Gladys Blake as Phyllis Reynolds and Arthur Housman as Legs, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Racing Blood has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Racing Blood page.
If you liked it. Fans of Racing Blood tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Racing Blood (1936)?
- In US, Racing Blood is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Racing Blood worth watching?
- Racing Blood holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Racing Blood?
- Racing Blood stars Frankie Darro, Kane Richmond, Gladys Blake, Arthur Housman and James Eagles.
- When was Racing Blood released?
- Racing Blood was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 61 minutes.