O. Henry discusses the dilemma his current characters find themselves in with his publisher Col. Derbin. Johnny Carter, a professional gambler, played by Chuck Connors, has the best horse in he National Handicap, but he begins to suspect that his long-time friend the jockey may need to throw the race for personal reasons.

"The O. Henry Playhouse" is a 1957 single season, 39-episode TV series. O. Henry (William Sydney Porter) is considered one of America's greatest writers of short stories. His writings are laced with humor and irony and often end with a sly twist ending. Veteran character actor Thomas Mitchell stars in each episode as writer O. Henry himself as he relates his stories to his publisher, his housekeeper, a barber, a bartender, or the cop on the beat. In some episodes, O. Henry meets his characters as he discovers firsthand the story he will later write. This unique storytelling method gives great insight into the famous author's creative process.

"Only the Horse Would Know" is one of 13 episodes in volume one of "The O. Henry Playhouse." It is based on O. Henry's story "The Theory and the Hound," which you may read HERE and compare it with the film adaptation. The films have been beautifully restored on DVD by the home video label ClassicFlix!