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Kentucky

Kentucky

Kentucky
1938 1h 36m5.8

Kentucky

DramaRomance
5.8

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Young lovers Jack and Sally are from families that compete to send horses to the 1938 Kentucky Derby, but during the Civil War, her family sided with the South while his sided with the North--and her Uncle Peter will have nothing to do with Jack's family.

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DirectorDavid Butler
ScreenplayLamar Trotti, John Taintor Foote
StatusReleased
ReleasedDecember 30, 1938
CountryUnited States of America
Languageen
Runtime1h 36m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 5.8 / 10
IMDb⭐ 6.2 / 10
Votes12
GenresDrama, Romance
Studio20th Century Fox
Kentucky
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Cast

Loretta Young

Loretta Young

Sally Goodwin

Richard Greene

Richard Greene

Jack Dillon

Walter Brennan

Walter Brennan

Peter Goodwin

Douglass Dumbrille

Douglass Dumbrille

John Dillon - 1861

Karen Morley

Karen Morley

Mrs. Goodwin - 1861

Moroni Olsen

Moroni Olsen

John Dillon - 1938

Russell Hicks

Russell Hicks

Thad Goodwin Sr. - 1861

Willard Robertson

Willard Robertson

Bob Slocum

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Charles Waldron

Thad Goodwin - 1938

Bobs Watson

Bobs Watson

Peter Goodwin - 1861

Delmar Watson

Delmar Watson

Thad Goodwin Jr. - 1861

Leona Roberts

Leona Roberts

Grace Goodwin

Charles Lane

Charles Lane

Auctioneer

Charles Middleton

Charles Middleton

Southerner

George H. Reed

George H. Reed

Ben

Harry Hayden

Harry Hayden

Racing Secretary

Robert Middlemass

Robert Middlemass

Track Official

Madame Sul-Te-Wan

Madame Sul-Te-Wan

Lily

Cliff Clark

Cliff Clark

Melish

🎭

Meredith Howard

Susie May

🎭

Frederick Burton

Presiding Officer

Charles Trowbridge

Charles Trowbridge

Doctor

Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson

Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson

Groom

Stanley Andrews

Stanley Andrews

Presiding Judge

Carol Adams

Carol Adams

Girl

🎭

James Adamson

Stable Swipe

🎭

John Henry Allen

Stable Swipe

🎭

Eddie Arcaro

Kentucky Derby Jockey

Matthew Beard

Matthew Beard

Black Child

Chick Chandler

Chick Chandler

Betting Parlor Clerk

Tom Chatterton

Tom Chatterton

Man at Race Track

🎭

James Conaty

Dance Extra

Hal K. Dawson

Hal K. Dawson

Auction Clerk

Dudley Dickerson

Dudley Dickerson

Chauffeur

John Dilson

John Dilson

Man at Race Track

Eddie Dunn

Eddie Dunn

Moving Man

🎭

James Eagles

Jockey Involved in Disqualification

Edward Earle

Edward Earle

Man with Woman at Race Track

John Elliott

John Elliott

Cal

🎭

Mildred Gover

Cleo

🎭

Harrison Greene

Betting Parlor Manager

🎭

Sherry Hall

Chalker

Howard Hickman

Howard Hickman

Banker

🎭

John Hiestand

Derby Radio Announcer

Margaret Irving

Margaret Irving

Woman with Man at Race Track

Eugene Jackson

Eugene Jackson

Jimmy

🎭

Frank Jaquet

Martin

I. Stanford Jolley

I. Stanford Jolley

Kentucky Derby Patron

Darby Jones

Darby Jones

Duckfoot

🎭

Thaddeus Jones

Zeb

Eddie Kane

Eddie Kane

Mustached Bettor at Race Track

Edward Keane

Edward Keane

Man at Race Track

Robert Lowery

Robert Lowery

Sally's Partner at Ball

Billy McClain

Billy McClain

Zeke

Harold Miller

Harold Miller

Dancer

Walter Miller

Walter Miller

Cavalry Sergeant

Charles R. Moore

Charles R. Moore

Stable Swipe

🎭

Edmund Mortimer

Dancer

James C. Morton

James C. Morton

Bartender

🎭

Daisy Lee Mothershed

Louella

🎭

Lee Murray

Palisades' Jockey

Harry Myers

Harry Myers

Dancer

John Nesbitt

John Nesbitt

Commentator (voice)

🎭

Bernice Pilot

African-American Servant

Cyril Ring

Cyril Ring

Dancer

🎭

Henry Roquemore

Betting Parlor Patron

🎭

Willie Saunders

Postman's Jockey

Lee Shumway

Lee Shumway

Sergeant

Buster Slaven

Buster Slaven

Newsboy

Edwin Stanley

Edwin Stanley

Banker

Larry Steers

Larry Steers

Thaddeus' Friend

Landers Stevens

Landers Stevens

Man at RAce Track

🎭

Bobbie Thomson

Blue Grass' Jockey

Joan Valerie

Joan Valerie

Lucy Pemberton

Blue Washington

Blue Washington

Bill

Douglas Wood

Douglas Wood

Race Track Patron

Lillian Yarbo

Lillian Yarbo

Magnolia

🎭

Sam Harris

Dancer

Robert Allen

Robert Allen

Man Dancing with Sally (uncredited)

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kentucky

Where can I watch Kentucky?

Kentucky (1938) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is Kentucky about?

Young lovers Jack and Sally are from families that compete to send horses to the 1938 Kentucky Derby, but during the Civil War, her family sided with the South while his sided with the North--and her Uncle Peter will have nothing to do with Jack's family.

Who directed Kentucky?

Kentucky (1938) was directed by David Butler. The film is a Drama, Romance production with a runtime of 1h 36m, rated 5.8/10.

How long is Kentucky?

Kentucky runs 1h 36m (96 minutes total). Audience rating: 5.8/10 from 12 votes. Genre: Drama, Romance.

Is Kentucky worth watching?

Kentucky is rated 5.8/10 by 12 viewers — below average. A good pick for Drama and Romance fans.