The Sporting Chance
Synopsis
Pat Winthrop becomes engaged to Bob Shelby, a southerner who owns Kentucky Boy, a horse entered in the Nassau Handicap. To save her father from going to jail, Pat later breaks her engagement to Bob and accepts the proposal of Darrell Thornton, a smooth bounder insincere in racing as in love. Bob owes Thornton money, and, the night before the handicap, Thornton attaches Kentucky Boy. Bob steals the horse from his stall, and Bob's jockey rides him to victory. The purse saves Pat's father from jail and allows Bob to repay Thornton. Pat and Bob are married.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 21, 1925
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Oscar Apfel
- Screenplay & Story
- John P. Bernard, Jack Boyle
- Original Title
- The Sporting Chance
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Tiffany-Stahl Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Oscar Apfel
John P. Bernard, Jack Boyle
Department Leadership Roster
Oscar Apfel
Director
John P. Bernard
Writer
Jack Boyle
Writer
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What is The Sporting Chance about?
Pat Winthrop becomes engaged to Bob Shelby, a southerner who owns Kentucky Boy, a horse entered in the Nassau Handicap. To save her father from going to jail, Pat later breaks her engagement to Bob and accepts the proposal of Darrell Thornton, a smooth bounder insincere in racing as in love. Bob owes Thornton money, and, the night before the handicap, Thornton attaches Kentucky Boy. Bob steals the horse from his stall, and Bob's jockey rides him to victory. The purse saves Pat's father from jail and allows Bob to repay Thornton. Pat and Bob are married.
Who directed The Sporting Chance?
The Sporting Chance was directed by Oscar Apfel.
Who stars in The Sporting Chance?
The principal cast of The Sporting Chance includes Lou Tellegen, Dorothy Phillips, George Fawcett, Theodore von Eltz, Sheldon Lewis.
When was The Sporting Chance released and how long is it?
The Sporting Chance was released in 1925 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.