Checkers (1937 film)

1937 film by H. Bruce Humberstone

Checkers

Theatrical release poster

Directed by| H. Bruce Humberstone
Screenplay by| Robert Chapin
Karen DeWolf
Frank Fenton
Lynn Root
Story by| Frank Fenton
Lynn Root
Produced by| John Stone
Starring| Jane Withers
Stuart Erwin
Una Merkel
Marvin Stephens
Cinematography| Daniel B. Clark
Edited by| Jack Murray
Music by| Samuel Kaylin

Production
company

20th Century Fox

Distributed by| 20th Century Fox

Release date

* December 8, 1937 (1937-12-08)

Running time

| 79 minutes
Country| United States
Language| English

Checkers is a 1937 American drama film directed by H. Bruce Humberstone and written by Robert Chapin, Karen DeWolf, Frank Fenton and Lynn Root. The film stars Jane Withers, Stuart Erwin, Una Merkel, Marvin Stephens, Andrew Tombes and June Carlson. The film was released on December 8, 1937, by 20th Century Fox.[1][2][3]

## Plot

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The story centers around a young girl named Checkers, who becomes involved in helping to save a struggling farm through horse racing. When a prized racehorse suffers a serious leg injury that threatens to end its racing career, a skilled veterinarian is called upon to perform a delicate operation to repair the damage. The horse's ability to compete is crucial, as its owner faces financial ruin and the potential loss of his farm if the animal cannot return to the track.

As the veterinarian works to heal the horse, Checkers plays a pivotal role in caring for the animal and maintaining hope during the recovery process. The film builds tension around whether the horse will be able to compete in an upcoming major race that represents the farm owner's last chance to earn the money needed to save his property. The story combines elements of rural drama with themes of perseverance, community support, and the special bond between humans and animals.

The race becomes a climactic moment where everything hangs in the balance - not just the horse's return to form, but the future of the farm and the livelihood of those who depend on it.

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## Cast

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* Jane Withers as Checkers
* Stuart Erwin as Edgar Connell
* Una Merkel as Mamie Appleby
* Marvin Stephens as Jimmy Somers
* Andrew Tombes as Tobias Somers
* June Carlson as Sarah Williams
* Minor Watson as Dr. Smith
* John Harrington as Mr. Green
* Spencer Charters as Zeb
* Francis Ford as Daniel Snodgrass

## References

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1. ^ "Checkers (1938) - Overview". Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved 2015-10-05.
2. ^ Sandra Brennan. "Checkers (1937) - H. Bruce Humberstone". AllMovie. Retrieved 2015-10-05.
3. ^ "Checkers". Afi.com. Retrieved 2015-10-05.

## External links

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* Checkers at IMDb

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Films directed by H. Bruce Humberstone

* Strangers of the Evening (1932)
* The Crooked Circle (1932)
* If I Had a Million (segment "The Forger", 1932)
* King of the Jungle (1933)
* Goodbye Love (1933)
* The Dragon Murder Case (1934)
* Ladies Love Danger (1935)
* Silk Hat Kid (1935)
* Three Live Ghosts (1936)
* Charlie Chan at the Race Track (1936)
* Charlie Chan at the Opera (1936)
* Charlie Chan at the Olympics (1937)
* Checkers (1937)
* Rascals (1938)
* Time Out for Murder (1938)
* While New York Sleeps (1938)
* Pardon Our Nerve (1939)
* Pack Up Your Troubles (1939)
* Lucky Cisco Kid (1940)
* The Quarterback (1940)
* Tall, Dark and Handsome (1941)
* Sun Valley Serenade (1941)
* I Wake Up Screaming (1941)
* To the Shores of Tripoli (1942)
* Iceland (1942)
* Hello, Frisco, Hello (1943)
* Pin Up Girl (1944)
* Wonder Man (1945)
* Within These Walls (1945)
* Three Little Girls in Blue (1946)
* The Homestretch (1947)
* Fury at Furnace Creek (1948)
* South Sea Sinner (1950)
* Happy Go Lovely (1951)
* She's Working Her Way Through College (1952)
* The Desert Song (1953)
* Ten Wanted Men (1955)
* The Purple Mask (1955)
* Tarzan and the Lost Safari (1957)
* Tarzan's Fight for Life (1958)
* Tarzan and the Trappers (1960)
* Madison Avenue (1961)

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