I stumbled upon this 1949 British film and was startled to discover it was an adaptation of a D. H. Lawrence short story. You know him of Lady Chatterley's Lover and Women In Love fame.
It basically follows a young boy who has an uncanny knack to predict horse race winner's with the aid of the rocking horse toy he has. In unison is a storyline of financial problems at home as the selfish mother has a spend, spend, spend mentality it appears. Indeed her mantra is 'We need more money...' (Valerie Hobson)
Another issue I had was potential glamourising of gambling which I was uneasy with.
Look out for John Mills in an acting and producer role which was a highlight.
Despite the issues I have raised I found good entertainment for 90 minutes or so. Recommended.
It basically follows a young boy who has an uncanny knack to predict horse race winner's with the aid of the rocking horse toy he has. In unison is a storyline of financial problems at home as the selfish mother has a spend, spend, spend mentality it appears. Indeed her mantra is 'We need more money...' (Valerie Hobson)
Another issue I had was potential glamourising of gambling which I was uneasy with.
Look out for John Mills in an acting and producer role which was a highlight.
Despite the issues I have raised I found good entertainment for 90 minutes or so. Recommended.