Zeb vs. Paprika

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	March 16, 1924 (1924-03-16)
Running time	20 minutes
Country	United States
Languages	Silent film English intertitles

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.

Cast

• 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

1. "Progressive Silent Film List: Zeb vs. Paprika". Silent Era. Retrieved February 16, 2008.
2. "'Zeb vs. Paprika' Heads Pathe March 16 Bill". Motion Picture News. March 15, 1924. Retrieved February 21, 2019.

External links

• Zeb vs. Paprika at IMDb