The Sporting Chance (1925): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1925 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1925, The Sporting Chance is a drama film directed by Oscar Apfel, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. Pat Winthrop becomes engaged to Bob Shelby, a southerner who owns Kentucky Boy, a horse entered in the Nassau Handicap. To save her father from going to jail, Pat later breaks her engagement to Bob and accepts the proposal of Darrell Thornton, a smooth bounder insincere in racing as in love. Bob owes Thornton money, and, the night before the handicap, Thornton attaches Kentucky Boy. Bob steals the horse from his stall, and Bob's jockey rides him to victory. The purse saves Pat's father from jail and allows Bob to repay Thornton. Pat and Bob are married.
Who’s in it. The Sporting Chance stars Lou Tellegen as Darrell Thornton, Dorothy Phillips as Patricia Winthrop, George Fawcett as Caleb Winthrop and Theodore von Eltz as Robert Selby, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Sporting Chance sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Sporting Chance page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sporting Chance tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
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- Where can I watch The Sporting Chance (1925)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Sporting Chance change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Sporting Chance worth watching?
- The Sporting Chance holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Sporting Chance?
- The Sporting Chance stars Lou Tellegen, Dorothy Phillips, George Fawcett, Theodore von Eltz and Sheldon Lewis.
- When was The Sporting Chance released?
- The Sporting Chance was released in 1925, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.