Hold Your Horses (1921): cast, story & where to watch
1921 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1921, Hold Your Horses is a comedy film directed by E. Mason Hopper, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. Immigrant from Ireland, Dan Canavan goes from street cleaner to husband of society belle Beatrice Newness. As a street cleaner he is trampled by horses drawing the Newness Victoria. The accident leaves on his chest a scar in the shape of a horseshoe that perpetually brings him good luck. He finds he can control the world with the wave of a red flag. He makes this power the basis of his philosophy of life, and becoming a politician, he rises quickly to the position of czar of the city.
Who’s in it. Hold Your Horses stars Tom Moore as Daniel Canavan, Sylvia Ashton as Hoonora Canavan, Naomi Childers as Beatrice Newness and Bertram Grassby as Rodman Cadbury, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Hold Your Horses 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 Hold Your Horses page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hold Your Horses tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hold Your Horses (1921)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hold Your Horses change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hold Your Horses worth watching?
- Hold Your Horses holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Hold Your Horses?
- Hold Your Horses stars Tom Moore, Sylvia Ashton, Naomi Childers, Bertram Grassby and Mortimer E. Stinson.
- When was Hold Your Horses released?
- Hold Your Horses was released in 1921, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.