The Sporting Duchess (1920): cast, story & where to watch
1920 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1920, The Sporting Duchess is a drama film directed by George Terwilliger, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. Very jealous of the Duke of Desborough's prize race horse "Clipstone," Major Roland Mostyn schemes to destroy his rival and thus obtain possession of the animal. After framing the duke's wife Muriel in a false adultery suit which results in divorce, Mostyn ruins the young duke at cards, thus forcing him to auction his horse in order to pay his debts. Muriel, heartbroken by the separation, persuades her old friend Captain Streatfield to purchase the horse and enter him in the derby. Mostyn bets all his money on his horse and attempts to fix the race but his plot is discovered and Clipstone wins the contest. After Muriel's innocence is proven, Mostyn's villainy towards the duke is finally stopped and the couple is happily reunited.
Who’s in it. The Sporting Duchess stars Alice Joyce as Muriel, Duchess of Desborough, Percy Marmont as Douglas, Duke of Desborough, Gustav von Seyffertitz as Major Roland Mostyn and Edith Campbell as Mrs. Delmaine, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Sporting Duchess 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 Duchess page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sporting Duchess tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sporting Duchess (1920)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Sporting Duchess change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Sporting Duchess worth watching?
- The Sporting Duchess 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 Duchess?
- The Sporting Duchess stars Alice Joyce, Percy Marmont, Gustav von Seyffertitz, Edith Campbell and Lionel Pape.
- When was The Sporting Duchess released?
- The Sporting Duchess was released in 1920, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.