In Old Kentucky (1927)
Sweeps you from the racing turf somewheres down in Dixie to the shell-scarred battle fields somewhere in France!
Young Brierly struggles to save his father, Major Brierly, from the clutches of alcohol after the Great War. At the same time, he prepares Major Brierly's horse, which served bravely with the Major at the front, for the Kentucky Derby.
Director: John M. Stahl
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 70 min
Release Date: November 20, 1927
Cast
- James Murray - Jimmy Brierly
- Helene Costello - Nancy Holden
- Wesley Barry - 'Skippy' Lowry
- Dorothy Cumming - Mrs. Brierly
- Edward Martindel - Mr. Brierly
- Harvey Clark - Dan Lowry
- Stepin Fetchit - Highpockets
- Carolynne Snowden - Lily May
- Nick Cogley - Uncle Bible
- Dean Harrell - (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Lew Lipton
- A.P. Younger (Screenplay)
- Arthur Shirley
- A.P. Younger (Story)
- Charles T. Dazey (Theatre Play)
Music: James C. Bradford
Cinematography: Max Fabian
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
world war i, horse, race horse
More Films by Director: John M. Stahl
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is In Old Kentucky about?
- Young Brierly struggles to save his father, Major Brierly, from the clutches of alcohol after the Great War. At the same time, he prepares Major Brierly's horse, which served bravely with the Major at the front, for the Kentucky Derby.
- Who directed In Old Kentucky?
- In Old Kentucky was directed by John M. Stahl.
- Who stars in In Old Kentucky?
- In Old Kentucky stars James Murray, Helene Costello, Wesley Barry, Dorothy Cumming, Edward Martindel, Harvey Clark.
- How long is In Old Kentucky?
- In Old Kentucky has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
- What genre is In Old Kentucky?
- In Old Kentucky is a Drama film.
- Where was In Old Kentucky produced?
- In Old Kentucky was produced in United States of America.