In Old Kentucky (1927)

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 ... See full summary »

Director:

John M. Stahl

Writers:

Marian Ainslee (titles), Ruth Cummings (titles),

Stars:

James Murray, Helene Costello, Wesley Barry

Cast

Credited cast:
James Murray	...	Jimmy Brierly
Helene Costello	...	Nancy Holden
Wesley Barry	...	'Skippy' Lowry
Dorothy Cumming	...	Mrs. Brierly
Edward Martindel	...	Mr. Brierly
Harvey Clark	...	Dan Lowry
Stepin Fetchit	...	Highpockets
Carolynne Snowden	...	Lily May
Nick Cogley	...	Uncle Bible
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Mildred Washington

Storyline

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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Plot Keywords:

based on play

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Release Date:

20 November 1927 (USA)

Also Known As:

Ieron kathikon

Company Credits

Production Co:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

70 min

Sound Mix:

Silent

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Debut of Stepin Fetchit.

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Connections

Version of In Old Kentucky (1909)

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