My Brother Talks to Horses


My Brother Talks to Horses is a 1947 American comedy film directed by Fred Zinnemann, starring Jackie "Butch" Jenkins, Peter Lawford, and Beverly Tyler.

Plot

Living with his family in Baltimore, 9-year-old Lewie Penrose claims that he can converse with horses, and also pick the winners of upcoming races. When it appears as though Lewie is telling the truth, he attracts the interest of gambler Rich Roeder, who needs a "sure thing" in the upcoming Preakness Stakes. Meanwhile, Lewie's older brother John carries on a romance with the lovely Martha.

Cast

Reception

The film was not a success at the box office, earning $733,000 in the US and Canada and $243,000 elsewhere, resulting in a loss of $867,000.