Kentucky Blue Streak (1935)
He broke jail to ride the winner!
A nosy reporter (Nugent) befriends the dumb Coughlin and pushes the Governor to commute his sentence. Now, Coughlin can ride his family's pride and joy in the Kentucky Derby. BUT, the mean old Warden cancels all paroles--and the idiot decides to escape (even though he's only got 10 more months to serve). So, the reporter has a hunch and goes to see if he can find Coughlin--and the Warden deputizes him!! At this point you might wonder if the boy will make good and win the big race
Director: Raymond K. Johnson
Genre: Drama, Crime
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: May 1, 1935
Cast
- Edward Nugent - Martin Marion
- Frank Coghlan Jr. - Johnny Bradley
- Cornelius Keefe - Barton Pierce
- Margaret Mann - Mrs. Martha Bradley
- Roy D'Arcy - Harry Johnson
- Spec O'Donnell - O'Donnell
- Roger Williams - Deputy
- Joseph W. Girard - Prison Warden Carlson
- Roy Watson - Colonel Seymour
- Ben Carter - Waiter
Screenplay
- Rose Gordon (Screenplay)
- Rose Gordon (Story)
Cinematography: Irving Akers
Editing: Tony Martinelli
Production: C.C. Burr Productions Inc.
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Horse Racing: Derby and Betting Excitement, Olympic Spirit and Sports
Keywords
sports, kentucky, jockey
More Films by Director: Raymond K. Johnson
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Kentucky Blue Streak about?
- A nosy reporter (Nugent) befriends the dumb Coughlin and pushes the Governor to commute his sentence. Now, Coughlin can ride his family's pride and joy in the Kentucky Derby. BUT, the mean old Warden cancels all paroles--and the idiot decides to escape (even though he's only got 10 more months to serve). So, the reporter has a hunch and goes to see if he can find Coughlin--and the Warden deputizes him!! At this point you might wonder if the boy will make good and win the big race
- Who directed Kentucky Blue Streak?
- Kentucky Blue Streak was directed by Raymond K. Johnson.
- Who stars in Kentucky Blue Streak?
- Kentucky Blue Streak stars Edward Nugent, Frank Coghlan Jr., Cornelius Keefe, Margaret Mann, Roy D'Arcy, Spec O'Donnell.
- How long is Kentucky Blue Streak?
- Kentucky Blue Streak has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is Kentucky Blue Streak?
- Kentucky Blue Streak is a Drama, Crime film.
- Where was Kentucky Blue Streak produced?
- Kentucky Blue Streak was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Kentucky Blue Streak?
- The themes of Kentucky Blue Streak include: Horse Racing: Derby and Betting Excitement, Olympic Spirit and Sports.