In Old Kentucky
Synopsis
Horse trainer Steve Tapley is caught between the feuding Martingale and Shattuck families. He sides with young Nancy Martingale and her grandfather Ezra, and the feud is to be resolved by a horse race between the favorites of each family. Unfortunately, the Martingale's horse, Greyboy, only runs well in mud. And it hasn't rained in a long time.
Top Cast
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Will Rogers
Steve Tapley
Dorothy Wilson
Nancy Martingale
Russell Hardie
Dr. Lee Andrews
Charles Sellon
Ezra Martingale
Louise Henry
Arlene Shattuck
Esther Dale
Dolly Breckenridge
Alan Dinehart
Slick Doherty
Charles Richman
Pole Shattuck
Etienne Girardot
Pluvius J. Aspinwall, the Rainmaker
John Ince
Sheriff
Bill Robinson
Wash Jackson
Bill Robinson
Greyboy
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 28, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Marshall
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles T. Dazey, Gladys Lehman, Henry Johnson, Sam Hellman
- Original Title
- In Old Kentucky
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Marshall
Charles T. Dazey, Gladys Lehman, Henry Johnson, Sam Hellman
Jack Murray
Edward Butcher
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Murray
Editor
Charles T. Dazey
Writer
William Lambert
Costume Design
George Marshall
Director
Gladys Lehman
Writer
Edward Butcher
Producer
Sam Hellman
Writer
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 In Old Kentucky
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What is In Old Kentucky about?
Horse trainer Steve Tapley is caught between the feuding Martingale and Shattuck families. He sides with young Nancy Martingale and her grandfather Ezra, and the feud is to be resolved by a horse race between the favorites of each family. Unfortunately, the Martingale's horse, Greyboy, only runs well in mud. And it hasn't rained in a long time.
Who directed In Old Kentucky?
In Old Kentucky was directed by George Marshall.
Who stars in In Old Kentucky?
The principal cast of In Old Kentucky includes Will Rogers, Dorothy Wilson, Russell Hardie, Charles Sellon, Louise Henry.
When was In Old Kentucky released and how long is it?
In Old Kentucky was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for In Old Kentucky?
In Old Kentucky holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).