Sporting Life
“FROM THE FAMOUS DRURY LANE MELODRAMA”
Synopsis
A young British nobleman, impoverished and desperate, clings to the hope that either a prizefighter or a racehorse in which he holds interests can save his fortunes.
Top Cast
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Bert Lytell
Lord Woodstock
Marian Nixon
Nora Cavanaugh
Paulette Duval
Olive Carteret
Cyril Chadwick
Lord Phillips Wainwright
Charles Delaney
Joe Lee
George Siegmann
Limehouse Dan Crippen
Oliver Eckhardt
Jim Cavanaugh
Ena Gregory
Peggy
Kathleen Clifford
Molly McGuire
Frank Finch Smiles
Boxer
Ted 'Kid' Lewis
Gunner Crake
Arthur Lake
Peggy's Admirer in Audience (uncredited)
Myrna Loy
Chorus Girl with Lord Wainwright (uncredited)
Lafe McKee
Stage Doorman (uncredited)
Broderick O'Farrell
Race Track Official (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 29, 1925
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maurice Tourneur
- Screenplay & Story
- Cecil Raleigh, Seymour Hicks, Curtis Benton
- Original Title
- Sporting Life
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maurice Tourneur
Cecil Raleigh, Seymour Hicks, Curtis Benton
Arthur L. Todd
Department Leadership Roster
Maurice Tourneur
Director
Arthur L. Todd
Director of Photography
Curtis Benton
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sporting Life
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sporting Life about?
A young British nobleman, impoverished and desperate, clings to the hope that either a prizefighter or a racehorse in which he holds interests can save his fortunes.
Who directed Sporting Life?
Sporting Life was directed by Maurice Tourneur.
Who stars in Sporting Life?
The principal cast of Sporting Life includes Bert Lytell, Marian Nixon, Paulette Duval, Cyril Chadwick, Charles Delaney.
When was Sporting Life released and how long is it?
Sporting Life was released in 1925 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sporting Life?
Sporting Life holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).