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They Shoot Horses, Don't They? is a novel written by Horace McCoy and first published in 1935. The story mainly concerns a dance marathon during the Great Depression. It was adapted into Sydney Pollack's 1969 film of the same name.
- Horace McCoy
- 1935
Gig Young (born Byron Elsworth Barr; November 4, 1913 – October 19, 1978) was an American stage, film, and television actor. He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performances in Come Fill the Cup (1952) and Teacher's Pet (1959), finally winning that award for They Shoot Horses, Don't They? (1969).
Sep 6, 2023 · The story They Shoot Horses, Don't They? is a somber look at desperation and depression in an era of uncertainty and want. Robert Syverten, the protagonist of the novel, is a young man who lives...
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10,118 ratings1,037 reviews. The marathon dance craze flourished during the 1930s, but the underside was a competition and violence unknown to most ballrooms—a dark side that Horace McCoy's classic American novel powerfully captures.
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The ruthlessness of Hollywood is laid bare in Horace McCoy's classic 1935 novel, writes Anita Sethi
Overview. In the midst of the Great Depression, manipulative emcee Rocky enlists contestants for a dance marathon offering a $1,500 cash prize. Among them are a failed actress, a middle-aged sailor, a delusional blonde and a pregnant girl.
Book Details. About Horace McCoy. Horace McCoy was an American author best known for his hard-boiled and noir novels set during the Great Depression. Read More. Sign up for our newsletter and discover your next great read. A classic hard-boiled novel, trading back alleys and detectives offices for a dance marathon.
