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The Sport of Kings (1931 film)
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Wikipedia article
'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.Wood p.70 Its sets were designed by 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.
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