The Sport of Kings (1931)
Algernon Sprigg, a horse-racing fanatic, is convinced that everyone is a gambler at heart. To prove his theory, he bets a friend that he can convert Amos Purdie, the puritanical head of an anti-betting association, into a punter within a week.
Director: Victor Saville
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 98 min
Release Date: February 23, 1931
Cast
- Leslie Henson - Amos Purdie, JP
- Hugh Wakefield - Algernon Sprigg
- Gordon Harker - Bert Bates / Bert Briggs
- Jack Melford - Sir Reginald Toothill
- Willie Graham - Albert
- Dorothy Boyd - Dulcie Primrose
- Renee Clama - Jane
- Mary Jerrold - Mrs. Purdie
- Barbara Gott - Cook
- Daphne Scorer - Lizzie
Screenplay
- Angus MacPhail
- Ian Hay (Theatre Play)
Cinematography: Alex Bryce, Freddie Young
Editing: Thorold Dickinson
Production: Gainsborough Pictures
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
gambling, puritan, horse racing
More Films by Director: Victor Saville
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Sport of Kings about?
- Algernon Sprigg, a horse-racing fanatic, is convinced that everyone is a gambler at heart. To prove his theory, he bets a friend that he can convert Amos Purdie, the puritanical head of an anti-betting association, into a punter within a week.
- Who directed The Sport of Kings?
- The Sport of Kings was directed by Victor Saville.
- Who stars in The Sport of Kings?
- The Sport of Kings stars Leslie Henson, Hugh Wakefield, Gordon Harker, Jack Melford, Willie Graham, Dorothy Boyd.
- How long is The Sport of Kings?
- The Sport of Kings has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- What genre is The Sport of Kings?
- The Sport of Kings is a Comedy film.
- Where was The Sport of Kings produced?
- The Sport of Kings was produced in United Kingdom.