Kentucky Pride
“Famous Fast Feet that will quicken your Pulse”
Synopsis
This rare John Ford silent is a charming, sweetly sentimental tale of the relationship between humans and animals told largely from the point of view of a racehorse who observes as her breeder (Henry B. Walthall) is forced to sell her when he loses everything in a poker game. Several of the era’s most famous racehorses make appearances, including the legendary champion thoroughbred Man o’ War.
Top Cast
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Gertrude Astor
Mrs. Beaumont
J. Farrell MacDonald
Donavan
Henry B. Walthall
Mr. Beaumont
Peaches Jackson
Virginia Beaumont
Man o' War
Race Horse
Winston Miller
Danny Donavan
Malcolm Waite
Carter
Belle Stoddard
Mrs. Donovan
George H. Reed
Trainer
Sayre Dearing
Racetrack Spectator (uncredited)
Robert Dudley
Preacher (uncredited)
Michael Dark
Mr. Ogden (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 6, 1925
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Ford
- Screenplay & Story
- Dorothy Yost
- Original Title
- Kentucky Pride
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Ford
Dorothy Yost
George Schneiderman
Elizabeth Pickett
Department Leadership Roster
John Ford
Director
Elizabeth Pickett
Editor
George Schneiderman
Director of Photography
Dorothy Yost
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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John Ford
John Ford (February 1, 1894 – August 31, 1973) was an American film director. He is renowned both for Westerns such as Stagecoach (1939), The Searchers (1956), and The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962), as well as adaptations of classic 20th-century American novels such as the film The Grapes of Wrath (1940). His four Academy Awards for Best Director (in 1935, 1940, 1941, and 1952) remain a record. One of the films for which he won the award, How Green Was My Valley, also won Best Picture.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kentucky Pride
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Kentucky Pride about?
This rare John Ford silent is a charming, sweetly sentimental tale of the relationship between humans and animals told largely from the point of view of a racehorse who observes as her breeder (Henry B. Walthall) is forced to sell her when he loses everything in a poker game. Several of the era’s most famous racehorses make appearances, including the legendary champion thoroughbred Man o’ War.
Who directed Kentucky Pride?
Kentucky Pride was directed by John Ford.
Who stars in Kentucky Pride?
The principal cast of Kentucky Pride includes Gertrude Astor, J. Farrell MacDonald, Henry B. Walthall, Peaches Jackson, Man o' War.
When was Kentucky Pride released and how long is it?
Kentucky Pride was released in 1925 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Kentucky Pride?
Kentucky Pride holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).