College student Jimmy Shaw (Bruce Bennett) inherits a racehorse, Lightning Lad, and sells stock to fellow students to obtain funds for racing the horse. Lightning Lad wins every race in which he's entered.
Is it worth your time? If you like movies where the plot moves at the speed of a caffeinated squirrel and you enjoy seeing 1930s college students acting like they own the world, then Silks and Saddles might actually be a fun way to kill an hour. If you want high stakes or anything resembling a realistic portrayal of ho...
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Robert F. Hill
Robert F. Hill
Community
Log in to comment.
"Is it worth your time? If you like movies where the plot moves at the speed of a caffeinated squirrel and you enjoy seeing 1930s college students acting like they own the world, then Silks and Saddles might actually be a fun way to kill an hour. If you want high stakes or anything resembling a realistic portrayal of horse racing, you’ll probably hate it. It’s thin, it’s breezy, and it feels like it was put together on a lunch break. Honestly, the whole idea of college kids selling stock in a ra..."
William Buchanan
United States
Deep dive into the cult classic
Discover similar cinematic experiences
A Directorial Spotlight on Robert F. Hill
