Kentucky Blue Streak
“He broke jail to ride the winner!”
Synopsis
A nosy reporter (Nugent) befriends the dumb Coughlin and pushes the Governor to commute his sentence. Now, Coughlin can ride his family's pride and joy in the Kentucky Derby. BUT, the mean old Warden cancels all paroles--and the idiot decides to escape (even though he's only got 10 more months to serve). So, the reporter has a hunch and goes to see if he can find Coughlin--and the Warden deputizes him!! At this point you might wonder if the boy will make good and win the big race
Top Cast
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Edward Nugent
Martin Marion
Frank Coghlan Jr.
Johnny Bradley
Cornelius Keefe
Barton Pierce
Margaret Mann
Mrs. Martha Bradley
Roy D'Arcy
Harry Johnson
Spec O'Donnell
O'Donnell
Roger Williams
Deputy
Joseph W. Girard
Prison Warden Carlson
Roy Watson
Colonel Seymour
Ben Carter
Waiter
Patricia Scott
Mary Bradley
Ben Holmes
Bellhop Holmes
Walter Downing
Newspaper Editor
Harry Harvey
Barker / Radio Announcer
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 1, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Raymond K. Johnson
- Screenplay & Story
- Rose Gordon
- Original Title
- Kentucky Blue Streak
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- C.C. Burr Productions Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Raymond K. Johnson
Rose Gordon
Irving Akers
Tony Martinelli
C.C. Burr
Department Leadership Roster
Irving Akers
Director of Photography
Rose Gordon
Screenplay
Raymond K. Johnson
Director
C.C. Burr
Producer
Tony Martinelli
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Kentucky Blue Streak.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kentucky Blue Streak
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What is Kentucky Blue Streak about?
A nosy reporter (Nugent) befriends the dumb Coughlin and pushes the Governor to commute his sentence. Now, Coughlin can ride his family's pride and joy in the Kentucky Derby. BUT, the mean old Warden cancels all paroles--and the idiot decides to escape (even though he's only got 10 more months to serve). So, the reporter has a hunch and goes to see if he can find Coughlin--and the Warden deputizes him!! At this point you might wonder if the boy will make good and win the big race
Who directed Kentucky Blue Streak?
Kentucky Blue Streak was directed by Raymond K. Johnson.
Who stars in Kentucky Blue Streak?
The principal cast of Kentucky Blue Streak includes Edward Nugent, Frank Coghlan Jr., Cornelius Keefe, Margaret Mann, Roy D'Arcy.
When was Kentucky Blue Streak released and how long is it?
Kentucky Blue Streak was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.