Derby Day (1923 film)
| Derby Day | |
|---|---|
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| Directed by | Robert F. McGowan |
| Produced by | Hal Roach |
| Written by |
Hal Roach H. M. Walker |
| Music by | Brian Benison |
| Distributed by | Pathé Exchange |
Release dates |
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Running time | 26' 51" |
| Country | United States |
| Language |
Silent English intertitles |
Derby Day is a 1923 short silent comedy film directed by Robert F. McGowan.[1][2] It was the 19th Our Gang short subject released.
Plot
As the gang are selling lemonade across the street from the racetrack, they meet up with Mary, who's rich father owns one of the horses. She gets them into the track, and they're sufficiently impressed to start up their own junior version.
Title card for Derby Day
Notes
When the television rights for the original silent Pathé Our Gang comedies were sold to National Telepix and other distributors, several episodes were retitled. This film was released into TV syndication as Mischief Makers in 1960 under the title "Little Jockeys". About two-thirds of the original film was included.
Cast
The Gang
- Joe Cobb as Joe
- Jackie Condon as Jackie
- Mickey Daniels as Mickie
- Jack Davis as Jack
- Allen Hoskins as Farina
- Mary Kornman as Mary
- Ernest Morrison as Ernie 'Sunshine Sammy'
- 'Sonny Boy' Warde as Sing Joy
- Dinah the Mule as Herself
Additional cast
- Charles A. Bachman as Officer
- Richard Daniels as Trainer
- William Gillespie as Mary's father
- Wallace Howe as Gate attendant
See also
References
- ↑ "Silent Era: Derby Day". silentera. Retrieved 2008-09-12.
- ↑ Goodman, Walter. "New York Times: Derby Day". NY Times. Retrieved 2008-09-12.
External links
- Derby Day at the Internet Movie Database
- The short film Derby Day is available for free download at the Internet Archive