Kentucky
Synopsis
Young lovers Jack and Sally are from families that compete to send horses to the 1938 Kentucky Derby, but during the Civil War, her family sided with the South while his sided with the North--and her Uncle Peter will have nothing to do with Jack's family.
Top Cast
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Loretta Young
Sally Goodwin
Richard Greene
Jack Dillon
Walter Brennan
Peter Goodwin
Douglass Dumbrille
John Dillon - 1861
Karen Morley
Mrs. Goodwin - 1861
Moroni Olsen
John Dillon - 1938
Russell Hicks
Thad Goodwin Sr. - 1861
Willard Robertson
Bob Slocum
Charles Waldron
Thad Goodwin - 1938
Bobs Watson
Peter Goodwin - 1861
Delmar Watson
Thad Goodwin Jr. - 1861
Leona Roberts
Grace Goodwin
Charles Lane
Auctioneer
Charles Middleton
Southerner
George H. Reed
Ben
Harry Hayden
Racing Secretary
Robert Middlemass
Track Official
Madame Sul-Te-Wan
Lily
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 30, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Butler
- Screenplay & Story
- Lamar Trotti, John Taintor Foote
- Original Title
- Kentucky
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Butler
Lamar Trotti, John Taintor Foote
Ernest Palmer, Ray Rennahan
Irene Morra
Darryl F. Zanuck, Gene Markey
Department Leadership Roster
Lamar Trotti
Screenplay
John Taintor Foote
Screenplay
David Butler
Director
Gene Markey
Producer
Irene Morra
Editor
Gwen Wakeling
Costume Design
Ernest Palmer
Director of Photography
Ray Rennahan
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Kentucky.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kentucky
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What is Kentucky about?
Young lovers Jack and Sally are from families that compete to send horses to the 1938 Kentucky Derby, but during the Civil War, her family sided with the South while his sided with the North--and her Uncle Peter will have nothing to do with Jack's family.
Who directed Kentucky?
Kentucky was directed by David Butler.
Who stars in Kentucky?
The principal cast of Kentucky includes Loretta Young, Richard Greene, Walter Brennan, Douglass Dumbrille, Karen Morley.
When was Kentucky released and how long is it?
Kentucky was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.