Sporting Blood
“The confession of a southern belle!”
Synopsis
Myles Vanders feuds with hardnosed stable owner Davis Lockwood. Myles takes revenge by romancing and marrying Lockwood's daughter Linda. But as the big race looms nearer, Myles is distracted to discover that he really loves Linda.
Top Cast
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Robert Young
Myles Vanders
Maureen O'Sullivan
Linda Lockwood
Lewis Stone
Davis Lockwood
William Gargan
Duffy
Lynne Carver
Joan Lockwood
Clarence Muse
Jeff
Lloyd Corrigan
Otis Winfield
George H. Reed
Stonewall
Tom Kennedy
Grantly
Russell Hicks
'Sneak' OBrien
George Lessey
Banker Cobb
Alfred Hall
Horse Owner
Edward Hearn
Bank Guard
Eugene Jackson
Sam - Lockwood's Horse Groom
Nels P. Nelson
Jockey
Wedgwood Nowell
Man at Race Track
Cyril Ring
Man at Race Track
William Tannen
Ted Milner
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 11, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- S. Sylvan Simon
- Screenplay & Story
- Dorothy Yost, Lawrence Hazard, Albert Mannheimer
- Original Score
- Franz Waxman
- Original Title
- Sporting Blood
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
S. Sylvan Simon
Dorothy Yost, Lawrence Hazard, Albert Mannheimer
Franz Waxman
Sidney Wagner
Frank Sullivan
Albert E. Levoy
Department Leadership Roster
Albert E. Levoy
Producer
S. Sylvan Simon
Director
Franz Waxman
Original Music Composer
Frank Sullivan
Editor
Dolly Tree
Costume Design
Dorothy Yost
Screenplay
Sidney Wagner
Director of Photography
Lawrence Hazard
Screenplay
Albert Mannheimer
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sporting Blood
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sporting Blood about?
Myles Vanders feuds with hardnosed stable owner Davis Lockwood. Myles takes revenge by romancing and marrying Lockwood's daughter Linda. But as the big race looms nearer, Myles is distracted to discover that he really loves Linda.
Who directed Sporting Blood?
Sporting Blood was directed by S. Sylvan Simon.
Who stars in Sporting Blood?
The principal cast of Sporting Blood includes Robert Young, Maureen O'Sullivan, Lewis Stone, William Gargan, Lynne Carver.
When was Sporting Blood released and how long is it?
Sporting Blood was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Sporting Blood?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sporting Blood was composed by Franz Waxman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sporting Blood?
Sporting Blood holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).