The Great Mike (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film
Released in 1944, The Great Mike is a notable film directed by Wallace Fox.
What it’s about. Story of a boy and his horse. Mike is the horse and is owned by Speck (Carl "Alfalfa" Switzer) and his best friend Jimmy (Rober "Buzz" Henry), together they have a paper route, on which they deliver papers to customers via a wagon pulled by Mike. Recenlty a horse track has been built in the area and attracts horse breeder and racer Colonel Whiteny (Pierre Watkin). He takes out a subscription for delivery and meets Mike and Speck & Jimmy. Clever Jimmy talks both the Colonel and Speck into taking on the Colonel's pure bred race horses at the track with comedic results.
Who’s in it. The Great Mike stars Stuart Erwin as Jay Spencer, Carl Switzer as Speck, Robert "Buzz" Henry as Jimmy Dolan and Pierre Watkin as Colonel Whitley, among others.
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 The Great Mike page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Great Mike (1944)?
- In US, The Great Mike 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.
- Who stars in The Great Mike?
- The Great Mike stars Stuart Erwin, Carl Switzer, Robert "Buzz" Henry, Pierre Watkin and Marion Martin.
- When was The Great Mike released?
- The Great Mike was released in 1944.