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 by | Ralph Ceder |
| Written by | Al Giebler |
| Produced by | Hal Roach |
| Starring | Stan Laurel |
| Cinematography | Frank Young |
| Edited by | Thomas J. Crizer |
Release date |
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Running time | 20 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Languages | Silent film English intertitles |
Cast
edit- Stan Laurel as Dippy Donawho
- James Finlayson as His trainer
- Ena Gregory
- George Rowe as Rival jockey
- Eddie Baker as Stable hand
- Jack Ackroyd
- Mildred Booth
- Sammy Brooks
- Billy Engle
- Al Forbes
- Dick Gilbert
- William Gillespie
- Helen Gilmore
- Charlie Hall
- Fred Karno Jr.
- Charles Lloyd
- Earl Mohan
- John B. O'Brien
- Al Ochs
- Harry L. Rattenberry
- Noah Young
References
edit- ^ "Progressive Silent Film List: Zeb vs. Paprika". Silent Era. Retrieved February 16, 2008.
- ^ "'Zeb vs. Paprika' Heads Pathe March 16 Bill". Motion Picture News. March 15, 1924. Retrieved February 21, 2019.
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