Episode 307: The Rocking Horse Winner (1949)

Published: Jan. 24, 2017, 4 p.m.

Special Guest: Maitland McDongah


The 1949 adaptation of D.H. Lawrence's short story, The Rocking Horse Winner (adapted and directed by Anthony Pélissier) is an intense family melodrama shot like a horror film. The film stars John Howard Davies as Paul Grahame, a young boy desperate to bring his mother happiness.


Maitland McDonagh joins Mike to discuss this poignant work.

 

Links:

Buy The Rocking Horse Winner on DVD

Read The Rocking Horse Winner

Visit the official D.H. Lawrence website

Buy Maitland McDonagh's books