The Kentucky Derby
“NOW FOR THE BIG EVENT!”
Synopsis
Posing as relatives, Ralph and Helen Gordon visit Col. Moncrief Gordon's Kentucky mansion, hoping to marry Helen to the colonel's son, Donald. The colonel agrees, but Donald balks at the suggestion, then reveals his secret marriage to Alice Brown. The colonel turns them out, and Ralph conspires with Bob Thurston to frame Donald for theft of Colonel Gordon's wager money and to shanghai him. After 3 years Donald discovers the source of his misfortune, returns, finds his wife, hears of a plot against his father's best racehorse, wrings a complete confession from Thurston, and saves the Derby for his repentant father.
Top Cast
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Reginald Denny
Donald Gordon
Lillian Rich
Alice Brown
Emmett King
Col. Moncrief Gordon
Walter McGrail
Ralph Gordon
Gertrude Astor
Helen Gordon
Lionel Belmore
Col. Rome Woolrich
Kingsley Benedict
Joe
Bert Woodruff
Rance Newcombe
Bert Tracy
Topper Tom
Harry Carter
Bob Thurston
Wilfred Lucas
Capt. Wolff
Pat Harmon
Jensen
Anna Dodge
Mrs. Clancy
Verne Winter
Timmy Clancy
Betsy Ann Hisle
Little Girl (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 4, 1922
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- King Baggot
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles T. Dazey, George C. Hull
- Original Title
- The Kentucky Derby
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 57m
- Production Studios
- Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
King Baggot
Charles T. Dazey, George C. Hull
Department Leadership Roster
King Baggot
Director
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 The Kentucky Derby
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What is The Kentucky Derby about?
Posing as relatives, Ralph and Helen Gordon visit Col. Moncrief Gordon's Kentucky mansion, hoping to marry Helen to the colonel's son, Donald. The colonel agrees, but Donald balks at the suggestion, then reveals his secret marriage to Alice Brown. The colonel turns them out, and Ralph conspires with Bob Thurston to frame Donald for theft of Colonel Gordon's wager money and to shanghai him. After 3 years Donald discovers the source of his misfortune, returns, finds his wife, hears of a plot against his father's best racehorse, wrings a complete confession from Thurston, and saves the Derby for his repentant father.
Who directed The Kentucky Derby?
The Kentucky Derby was directed by King Baggot.
Who stars in The Kentucky Derby?
The principal cast of The Kentucky Derby includes Reginald Denny, Lillian Rich, Emmett King, Walter McGrail, Gertrude Astor.
When was The Kentucky Derby released and how long is it?
The Kentucky Derby was released in 1922 with a total runtime of 57m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Kentucky Derby?
The Kentucky Derby holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).