The Kentucky Derby (1922)
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Posing as relatives, Ralph and Helen Gordon visit Col. Moncrief Gordon's Kentucky mansion, hoping to marry Helen to the colonel's son, Donald. The colonel agrees, but Donald balks at the suggestion, then reveals his secret marriage to Alice Brown. The colonel turns them out, and Ralph conspires with Bob Thurston to frame Donald for theft of Colonel Gordon's wager money and to shanghai him. After 3 years Donald discovers the source of his misfortune, returns, finds his wife, hears of a plot against his father's best racehorse, wrings a complete confession from Thurston, and saves the Derby for his repentant father.
Director: King Baggot
Genre: Action, Adventure, Crime
Runtime: 57 min
Release Date: December 4, 1922
Cast
- Reginald Denny - Donald Gordon
- Lillian Rich - Alice Brown
- Emmett King - Col. Moncrief Gordon
- Walter McGrail - Ralph Gordon
- Gertrude Astor - Helen Gordon
- Lionel Belmore - Col. Rome Woolrich
- Kingsley Benedict - Joe
- Bert Woodruff - Rance Newcombe
- Bert Tracy - Topper Tom
- Harry Carter - Bob Thurston
Screenplay
- Charles T. Dazey (Theatre Play)
- George C. Hull (Scenario Writer)
Production: Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: King Baggot
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Kentucky Derby about?
- Posing as relatives, Ralph and Helen Gordon visit Col. Moncrief Gordon's Kentucky mansion, hoping to marry Helen to the colonel's son, Donald. The colonel agrees, but Donald balks at the suggestion, then reveals his secret marriage to Alice Brown. The colonel turns them out, and Ralph conspires with Bob Thurston to frame Donald for theft of Colonel Gordon's wager money and to shanghai him. After 3 years Donald discovers the source of his misfortune, returns, finds his wife, hears of a plot against his father's best racehorse, wrings a complete confession from Thurston, and saves the Derby for his repentant father.
- Who directed The Kentucky Derby?
- The Kentucky Derby was directed by King Baggot.
- Who stars in The Kentucky Derby?
- The Kentucky Derby stars Reginald Denny, Lillian Rich, Emmett King, Walter McGrail, Gertrude Astor, Lionel Belmore.
- How long is The Kentucky Derby?
- The Kentucky Derby has a runtime of 57m (57 minutes).
- What genre is The Kentucky Derby?
- The Kentucky Derby is a Action, Adventure, Crime film.
- Where was The Kentucky Derby produced?
- The Kentucky Derby was produced in United States of America.