In Old Kentucky
“Sweeps you from the racing turf somewheres down in Dixie to the shell-scarred battle fields somewhere in France!”
Synopsis
Young Brierly struggles to save his father, Major Brierly, from the clutches of alcohol after the Great War. At the same time, he prepares Major Brierly's horse, which served bravely with the Major at the front, for the Kentucky Derby.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 20, 1927
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John M. Stahl
- Screenplay & Story
- A.P. Younger
- Original Score
- James C. Bradford
- Original Title
- In Old Kentucky
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John M. Stahl
A.P. Younger, Lew Lipton, Arthur Shirley, Charles T. Dazey
James C. Bradford
Max Fabian
Department Leadership Roster
Lew Lipton
Writer
A.P. Younger
Screenplay
Arthur Shirley
Writer
Max Fabian
Director of Photography
John M. Stahl
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for In Old Kentucky.
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Frequently Asked Questions About In Old Kentucky
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is In Old Kentucky about?
Young Brierly struggles to save his father, Major Brierly, from the clutches of alcohol after the Great War. At the same time, he prepares Major Brierly's horse, which served bravely with the Major at the front, for the Kentucky Derby.
Who directed In Old Kentucky?
In Old Kentucky was directed by John M. Stahl.
Who stars in In Old Kentucky?
The principal cast of In Old Kentucky includes James Murray, Helene Costello, Wesley Barry, Dorothy Cumming, Edward Martindel.
When was In Old Kentucky released and how long is it?
In Old Kentucky was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for In Old Kentucky?
The original motion picture soundtrack for In Old Kentucky was composed by James C. Bradford.
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.).