| ~Sporting Youth~ 1924 |
| ~Promotional photograph from The California Theater promoting the screening of "Sporting Youth," in 1924~ |
| ~Plot Synopsis~ |
Against the wishes of director Harry A. Pollard, Reginald Denny insisted on casting Laura La Plante
to play opposite him. His choice of leading lady was a winning one -- La Plante became Universal's
favorite leading lady for the rest of the silent era. When a wealthy man is advised to go West for his
health, he sends his chauffeur, Jimmy Wood (Denny), ahead of him. Jimmy meets up with society
girl Betty Rockford (La Plante), who mistakes him for famous race car driver "Splinters" Wood
(Malcolm Denny). Because he has run up a big hotel bill, Jimmy enters a road race with his boss' car.
One of the spectators at the race happens to be his boss, who is furious and wants to fire him. But
with Betty's help, Jimmy overcomes many obstacles and emerges victorious. He also wins Betty's
heart.
Plot Synopsis by Janiss Garza, AllMovie.com
to play opposite him. His choice of leading lady was a winning one -- La Plante became Universal's
favorite leading lady for the rest of the silent era. When a wealthy man is advised to go West for his
health, he sends his chauffeur, Jimmy Wood (Denny), ahead of him. Jimmy meets up with society
girl Betty Rockford (La Plante), who mistakes him for famous race car driver "Splinters" Wood
(Malcolm Denny). Because he has run up a big hotel bill, Jimmy enters a road race with his boss' car.
One of the spectators at the race happens to be his boss, who is furious and wants to fire him. But
with Betty's help, Jimmy overcomes many obstacles and emerges victorious. He also wins Betty's
heart.
Plot Synopsis by Janiss Garza, AllMovie.com
| Directed by: Harry A. Pollard Written by: Harvey F. Thew Based on the story by Byron Morgan |
| ~Cast~ Reginald Denny ... Jimmy Wood Laura La Plante ... Betty Rockford Hallam Cooley ... Walter Berg Frederick Vroom ... John K. Walker Lucille Ward ... Mrs. Althena Rockford Malcolm Denny ... 'Splinters' Wood aka Barney Davis Leo White ... The Souse Henry A. Barrows ... William Rockford Rolfe Sedan ... Valet L.J. O'Connor ... Motorcycle Cop C.L. Sherwood ... Scotland Yard Detective William A. Carroll ... Scotland Yard Detective Joseph W. Girard ... Hotel Manager (uncredited) George Kuwa ... Chinese Attendant (uncredited) |
| ~Laura La Plante & Lucille Ward~ |
| ~Hallam Cooley & L. J. O'Connor~ |
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| ~Remaining Credits~ Produced & Released by: Universal Pictures Cinematography by: Clyde De Vinna Presented by: Carl Laemmle Length: 7 Reels Runtime: 70 Minutes Released: February 4, 1924 Filmed in Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA & on location in Del Monte, California, USA |