The Kentucky Derby (1922): cast, story & where to watch
1922 · Film
Released in 1922, The Kentucky Derby is a notable film directed by King Baggot, running about 57 minutes.
What it’s about. Posing as relatives, Ralph and Helen Gordon visit Col. Moncrief Gordon's Kentucky mansion, hoping to marry Helen to the colonel's son, Donald. The colonel agrees, but Donald balks at the suggestion, then reveals his secret marriage to Alice Brown. The colonel turns them out, and Ralph conspires with Bob Thurston to frame Donald for theft of Colonel Gordon's wager money and to shanghai him. After 3 years Donald discovers the source of his misfortune, returns, finds his wife, hears of a plot against his father's best racehorse, wrings a complete confession from Thurston, and saves the Derby for his repentant father.
Who’s in it. The Kentucky Derby stars Reginald Denny as Donald Gordon, Emmett King as Col. Moncrief Gordon, Lillian Rich as Alice Brown and Walter McGrail as Ralph Gordon, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Kentucky Derby page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Kentucky Derby (1922)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Kentucky Derby change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Kentucky Derby?
- The Kentucky Derby stars Reginald Denny, Emmett King, Lillian Rich, Walter McGrail and Gertrude Astor.
- When was The Kentucky Derby released?
- The Kentucky Derby was released in 1922, with a runtime of about 57 minutes.