In Old Kentucky is a 1927 American silent drama film produced and distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and directed by John M. Stahl.[1] The film was based on the popular 1893 play of the same name by Charles T. Dazey and stars Helene Costello and James Murray.[2] In Old Kentucky also features an early performance by Lincoln Perry, who later became known as Stepin Fetchit. The performance proved to be a breakthrough for Perry who signed a five-year contract with Fox Film Corporation shortly after the film's release.[3]
| In Old Kentucky | |
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| Directed by | John M. Stahl |
| Written by | Lew Lipton Marian Ainslee (titles) Ruth Cummings (titles) |
| Screenplay by | A. P. Younger Lew Lipton |
| Story by | A. P. Younger |
| Based on | In Old Kentucky by Charles T. Dazey |
| Produced by | John M. Stahl |
| Starring | Helene Costello James Murray |
| Cinematography | Max Fabian |
| Edited by | Margaret Booth |
| Distributed by | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
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Running time | 70 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | Silent (English intertitles) |
The film is a remake of the 1919 film of the same name which was M-G-M studio head Louis B. Mayer's first production as an independent producer.[4] The play was adapted for the screen a third time in 1935 starring Will Rogers in one of his final film appearances.[5]
Cast edit
- James Murray as Jimmy Brierly
- Helene Costello as Nancy Holden
- Wesley Barry as Skippy Lowry
- Dorothy Cumming as Mrs. Brierly
- Edward Martindel as Mr. Brierly
- Harvey Clark as Dan Lowry
- Stepin Fetchit as Highpockets
- Carolynne Snowden as Lily May
- Nick Cogley as Uncle Bible
- Dean Harrell (uncredited)
- Mildred Washington (uncredited)
References edit
- ^ White Munden, Kenneth, ed. (1997). The American Film Institute Catalog of Motion Pictures Produced in the United States, Part 1. University of California Press. p. 378. ISBN 0-520-20969-9.
- ^ Bordman, Gerald; Hischak, Thomas S. (2004). The Oxford Companion to American Theatre. Oxford University Press. p. 331. ISBN 0-195-16986-7.
- ^ Petro, Patrice, ed. (2010). Idols of Modernity: Movie Stars of the 1920s. Rutgers University Press. p. 243. ISBN 978-0-813-54929-3.
- ^ Sragow, Michael (2013). Victor Fleming: An American Movie Master. University Press of Kentucky. p. 38. ISBN 978-0-813-14443-6.
- ^ Maturi, Richard J.; Buckingham Maturi, Mary (1999). Will Rogers, Performer: An Illustrated Biography With a Filmography. McFarland. p. 174. ISBN 0-786-40637-2.
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