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 | |
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Directed by | Ralph Ceder |
Written by | Al Giebler |
Produced by | Hal Roach |
Starring | Stan Laurel |
Cinematography | Frank Young |
Edited by | Thomas J. Crizer |
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Running time | 20 minutes |
Country | United States |
Languages | Silent film English intertitles |
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