The Thoroughbred (1925): cast, story & where to watch
1925 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1925, The Thoroughbred is a comedy and romance film directed by Oscar Apfel, running about 63 minutes.
What it’s about. Bob Beemis comes to New York City hoping to get his family entrenched in the high-society circuit, but only succeeds in making friends with one person in the social whirl, Archie de Rennsaler. They party with a couple of chorus girls and Bob falls in love with one of them. His uncle arrives from the West to check out his progress, finds there has been none, and closes out his bank account. What's a poor rich-boy do do? Well, he could enter his horse in a really, really Big Race.
Who’s in it. The Thoroughbred stars Macklyn Arbuckle as Peter Bemis, Theodore von Eltz as Robert Bemis, Gladys Hulette as Mitzi Callahan and Hallam Cooley as Dan Drummond, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, The Thoroughbred sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Thoroughbred page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Thoroughbred tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Thoroughbred (1925)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Thoroughbred change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Thoroughbred worth watching?
- The Thoroughbred holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Thoroughbred?
- The Thoroughbred stars Macklyn Arbuckle, Theodore von Eltz, Gladys Hulette, Hallam Cooley and Virginia Brown Faire.
- When was The Thoroughbred released?
- The Thoroughbred was released in 1925, with a runtime of about 63 minutes.