The Sunset Derby

After suffering a fall during a race, rider Jimmy Burke loses his nerve. But with the help of his girlfriend Molly Gibson, Jimmy regains his confidence just in time to achieve victory during the Big Race.

Cast

Mary Astor

as Molly Gibson

William Collier Jr.

as Jimmy Burke

Ralph Lewis

as Sam Gibson

David Kirby

as Mike Donovan

Lionel Belmore

as Jack McTeague

Burt Ross

as Bobby McTeague

Henry A. Barrows

as 'Lucky' Davis

Bobby Doyle

as Skeeter Donohue

Michael Visaroff

as Peddler

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