Saratoga (1937)

6.5Approved94 minDirector: Jack Conway

1937 film by Jack Conway

Saratoga is a 1937 American romantic comedy film starring Clark Gable and Jean Harlow and directed by Jack Conway. The screenplay was written by Anita Loos. Lionel Barrymore, Frank Morgan, Walter Pidgeon, and Una Merkel appear as featured players; Hattie McDaniel and Margaret Hamilton appear in support. It was the sixth and final film collaboration of Gable and Harlow.

Jean Harlow died before filming was finished, and it was completed using a stand-in. Saratoga became the highest-grossing film of 1937, as well as the highest-grossing film of Harlow's career.

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FAQ

What is Saratoga about?
Saratoga (1937) — Carol Clayton is the daughter of a horse breeder at Saratoga. Though engaged to wealthy Hartley Madison, and disgusted by bookie Duke Bradley, her father owes Bradley a lot of money and Bradley takes a shine to her.
Is Saratoga based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Saratoga scary?
Content rating: Approved. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.