Scattergood Rides High (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film
Released in 1942, Scattergood Rides High is a comedy film directed by Christy Cabanne, running about 66 minutes.
What it’s about. When Martin Knox, a friend of Scattergood's who owns a horse-breeding farm, is killed in a harness race Scattergood tells Martin's son Dan that he will send him to college if he forgets about taking over his father's business, which was heavily mortgaged and has been put up for auction after Knox's death. The boy reluctantly agrees, but when he discovers that his favorite horse Starlight is sick, he decides to bring the animal back to health and then enter him in the Governor's Race, whose $5000 prize would enable Dan to pay off his father's mortgage and keep the business in the family.
Who’s in it. Scattergood Rides High stars Guy Kibbee as Scattergood Baines, Jed Prouty as Mr. Van Pelt, Dorothy Moore as Helen Van Pelt and Kenneth Howell as Phillip Dane, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Scattergood Rides High page.
If you liked it. Fans of Scattergood Rides High tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Scattergood Rides High (1942)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Scattergood Rides High change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Scattergood Rides High?
- Scattergood Rides High stars Guy Kibbee, Jed Prouty, Dorothy Moore, Kenneth Howell and Arthur Aylesworth.
- When was Scattergood Rides High released?
- Scattergood Rides High was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 66 minutes.