Zeb vs. Paprika is a 1924 silent comedy film starring Stan Laurel.[1] The film is a parody of the classic horse racing event on October 20, 1923, between American Kentucky Derby winner Zev and British Derby winner Papyrus, which attracted a crowd estimated at close to 50,000 people.[2] It appears Dippy Donawho, Stan Laurel's character, wins a race against his American rival – until the two men learn they were riding each other's horses.

Zeb vs. Paprika
Directed byRalph Ceder
Written byAl Giebler
Produced byHal Roach
StarringStan Laurel
CinematographyFrank Young
Edited byThomas J. Crizer
Release date
  • March 16, 1924 (1924-03-16)
Running time
20 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguagesSilent film
English intertitles

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References

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  1. ^ "Progressive Silent Film List: Zeb vs. Paprika". Silent Era. Retrieved February 16, 2008.
  2. ^ "'Zeb vs. Paprika' Heads Pathe March 16 Bill". Motion Picture News. March 15, 1924. Retrieved February 21, 2019.
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