The Sport of Kings(1931)
The Sport of Kings Synopsis
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.
The Sport of Kings (1931) is a comedy film directed by Victor Saville, released on February 23, 1931 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Leslie Henson, Hugh Wakefield, Gordon Harker and Jack Melford. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Victor Saville
- Writers:
- Angus MacPhail, Ian Hay
- Producers:
- Victor Saville
- Cinematographer:
- Alex Bryce
- Production:
- Gainsborough Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Sport of Kings Cast & Crew
Main cast
Leslie Henson
as Amos Purdie, JP
Hugh Wakefield
as Algernon Sprigg
Gordon Harker
as Bert Bates / Bert Briggs
Jack Melford
as Sir Reginald Toothill
- Willie Graham
Willie Graham
as Albert
Dorothy Boyd
as Dulcie Primrose
Renee Clama
as Jane
Mary Jerrold
as Mrs. Purdie
- Barbara Gott
Barbara Gott
as Cook
- Daphne Scorer
Daphne Scorer
as Lizzie
Wally Patch
as Panama Pete
Key crew
Directed by Victor Saville, written by Angus MacPhail and Ian Hay, produced by Victor Saville.
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The Sport of Kings Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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The Sport of Kings – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Sport of Kings?
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The main cast of The Sport of Kings (1931) includes Leslie Henson, Hugh Wakefield, Gordon Harker, Jack Melford and Willie Graham. The film was directed by Victor Saville. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Sport of Kings released?
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The Sport of Kings was released on February 23, 1931 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is The Sport of Kings worth watching?
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The Sport of Kings (1931) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.