The Sport of Kings (1931)
1h 38m
Running Time
February 23, 1931Release Date
The Sport of Kings (1931)
1h 38m
Running Time
February 23, 1931Release Date
Plot.
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.
Where to Watch.
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Cast & Crew.
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
Details.
This Movie Is About.
gambling
puritan
horse racing
Wiki.
The Sport of Kings is a 1931 British comedy film directed by Victor Saville and starring Leslie Henson, Hugh Wakefield and Gordon Harker. It was based on the 1924 play of the same title by Ian Hay.
The film was made by Gainsborough Pictures at British and Dominions Elstree Studios. The film's sets were designed by the art director Walter Murton.