The Sporting Duchess
Originally released in 1920. The Sporting Duchess is a drama film. directed by George Terwilliger. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Alice Joyce, Percy Marmont, and Gustav von Seyffertitz
Synopsis
Very jealous of the Duke of Desborough's prize race horse "Clipstone," Major Roland Mostyn schemes to destroy his rival and thus obtain possession of the animal. After framing the duke's wife Muriel in a false adultery suit which results in divorce, Mostyn ruins the young duke at cards, thus forcing him to auction his horse in order to pay his debts. Muriel, heartbroken by the separation, persuades her old friend Captain Streatfield to purchase the horse and enter him in the derby. Mostyn bets all his money on his horse and attempts to fix the race but his plot is discovered and Clipstone wins the contest. After Muriel's innocence is proven, Mostyn's villainy towards the duke is finally stopped and the couple is happily reunited.
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Alice Joyce
as Muriel, Duchess of Desborough
Percy Marmont
as Douglas, Duke of Desborough
Gustav von Seyffertitz
as Major Roland Mostyn
Edith Campbell
as Mrs. Delmaine
Lionel Pape
as Captain Cyprian Streatfield
John Goldsworthy
as Rupert Leigh
Dan Comfort
as Harold
May McAvoy
as Mary Aylmer
Robert Agnew
as Dick Hammond
William H. Turner
as Joseph Aylmer
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Vitagraph Company of America
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Sporting Duchess about?
Very jealous of the Duke of Desborough's prize race horse "Clipstone," Major Roland Mostyn schemes to destroy his rival and thus obtain possession of the animal. After framing the duke's wife Murie...
Who directed The Sporting Duchess?
The Sporting Duchess was directed by George Terwilliger.
How long is The Sporting Duchess?
The Sporting Duchess has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).
When was The Sporting Duchess released?
The Sporting Duchess was released on February 29, 1920 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Sporting Duchess?
The main cast of The Sporting Duchess includes Alice Joyce, Percy Marmont, Gustav von Seyffertitz, Edith Campbell, Lionel Pape.