The Sport of Kings is a 1931 British comedy film directed by Victor Saville and starring Leslie Henson, Hugh Wakefield and Gordon Harker.[1] It was based on the 1924 play of the same title by Ian Hay.
| The Sport of Kings | |
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| Directed by | Victor Saville |
| Written by | Angus MacPhail |
| Based on | The Sport of Kings by Ian Hay |
| Produced by | Victor Saville |
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| Cinematography | |
| Edited by | Thorold Dickinson |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Ideal Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
The film was made by Gainsborough Pictures at British and Dominions Elstree Studios.[2] The film's sets were designed by the art director Walter Murton.
Premise
A stern Justice of the Peace takes over a firm of bookmakers.
Cast
- Leslie Henson as Amos Purdie
- Hugh Wakefield as Algernon Sprigg
- Gordon Harker as Bates
- Jack Melford as Sir Reginald Toothill
- Willie Graham as Albert
- Dorothy Boyd as Dulcie Primrose
- Renee Clama as Jane
- Mary Jerrold as Mrs. Purdie
- Barbara Gott as Cook
- Daphne Scorer as Lizzie
- Wally Patch as Panama Pete
References
Bibliography
- Wood, Linda. British Films, 1927-1939. British Film Institute, 1986.
