Zeb vs. Paprika | |
Director: | Ralph Ceder |
Producer: | Hal Roach |
Starring: | Stan Laurel |
Cinematography: | Frank Young |
Editing: | Thomas J. Crizer |
Runtime: | 20 minutes |
Country: | United States |
Language: | 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.