Off to the Races

Off to the Races

UNCLE SLIM MOVES IN ON THE JONES FAMILY AT THE COUNTY FAIR!

NR 1937 · 58 min · ★ 10.0 · Comedy, Drama, Romance

The Jones family's uncle George enters his trotting horse in the fair grounds race. The family helps raise the entrance fee and care for the horse.

Directed by Frank R. Strayer · Written by Helen Logan

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