
Young Lois Brandon is about to have her home foreclosed if she doesn't come up with some money. She enters her horse, Atta Boy, in a big-money race, hoping the win will enable her to pay off the mortgage and save her home.

Tod Browning
United States

Step into the flickering shadows of early cinema, and you'll occasionally unearth a gem that, despite its age, still pulsates with raw, human emotion. Such is the case with Atta Boy's Last Race, a silent era drama that, while perhaps not as widely celebrated as some of its contemporaries, offers a compelling glimp...

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George Siegmann

George Siegmann
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" Step into the flickering shadows of early cinema, and you'll occasionally unearth a gem that, despite its age, still pulsates with raw, human emotion. Such is the case with Atta Boy's Last Race, a silent era drama that, while perhaps not as widely celebrated as some of its contemporaries, offers a compelling glimpse into the anxieties and aspirations of an earlier generation. Released at a time when the nascent film industry was rapidly evolving, this picture, penned by none other than Tod ..."


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