Glory is a captivating tale from 1956 that showcases the deep love of a girl, Clarabel, for the filly Glory, born on her Kentucky horse farm. The movie narrates their struggle and journey as they overcome the odds in pursuit of the prestigious Kentucky Derby. Directed by David Butler, with performances by Margaret O’Brien as Clarabel, Walter Brennan, and Charlotte Greenwood, it’s more than just a movie. It’s an exploration into the heart of passion, determination, and the enduring spirit of both humans and horses.
Where it Filmed?
The film was shot in various locations in Kentucky, United States. One of the key filming locations was Calumet Farms, located at 3301 Versailles Road, Lexington. The iconic Churchill Downs, at 700 Central Avenue, Louisville, also featured in the film. The filming dates were from Jul 6, 1955, to Aug 1955.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Margaret O’Brien | Clarabel Tilbee |
| Walter Brennan | Ned Otis |
| Charlotte Greenwood | Miz Agnes Tilbee |
| John Lupton | Chad Chadburn |
| Byron Palmer | Hoppy Hollis |
| Lisa Davis | Candy Trent |
| Gus Schilling | Joe Page |
| Hugh Sanders | Sobbing Sam Cooney |
| Walter Baldwin | Doc Brock |
| Harry Tyler | Beed Wickwire |
| Leonid Kinskey | Vasily |
| Paul E. Burns | Squeaky Bob |
| Theron Jackson | Alexander |
| Eddie Arcaro | Jockey on Laniher (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Walter Bacon | Derby Spectator (uncredited) |
| Bill Baldwin | Brooklyn Dodgers Announcer (uncredited) |
| Madge Blake | Aunt Martha (uncredited) |
| Stanley Blystone | Derby Spectator (uncredited) |
| Jack Chefe | Nightclub Waiter (uncredited) |
| Eddie Foster | Railbird at Derby (uncredited) |
| Yvonne Ginest | Clarabel’s Girlfriend (uncredited) |
| Chick Hannan | Horse Trainer (uncredited) |
| Buck Harrington | Derby Spectator (uncredited) |
| Sam Harris | Man at Horse Auction (uncredited) |
| Don C. Harvey | Railbird at Derby (uncredited) |
| Stuart Holmes | Derby Spectator (uncredited) |
| Art Howard | Man at Horse Auction (uncredited) |
| Mauritz Hugo | Official at Horse Auction (uncredited) |
| Kenner G. Kemp | Glory’s Jockey (uncredited) |
| Colin Kenny | Derby Spectator (uncredited) |
| Jess Kirkpatrick | Cop (uncredited) |
| Carl M. Leviness | Derby Spectator (uncredited) |
| Jack Lomas | Songwriter / Pianist (uncredited) |
| Charles Morton | Derby Spectator / Man at Horse Auction (uncredited) |
| Sol Murgi | Derby Spectator (uncredited) |
| Forbes Murray | Man at Horse Auction (uncredited) |
| Nashua | Laniher – second place finisher in Derby (uncredited) |
| Jack Parker | Horse Trainer (uncredited) |
| Jack Perry | Derby Spectator (uncredited) |
| Robert Robinson | Derby Spectator / Man at Horse Auction (uncredited) |
| Syd Saylor | Feed Bill Creditor (uncredited) |
| Jeffrey Sayre | Zombie Room Patron (uncredited) |
| William Schallert | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Willie Shoemaker | Jockey on Glory (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Cap Somers | Derby Spectator (uncredited) |
| Paul Sorensen | Police Radio Dispatcher (uncredited) |
| Swaps | Glory – winner of Derby (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Jack Tornek | Horse Trainer (uncredited) |
| Arthur Tovey | Derby Spectator (uncredited) |
| Dan White | Glory’s Horse Trainer (uncredited) |
| Eugene White | Willie (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- Name of the movie: Glory
- Released in: 1956
- Duration: 1h 40min
- Genre: Drama
- Release date in Iran: 21 Jul 1957
- Main storyline revolves around Clarabel’s special love for the filly, Glory, and her determination to train and enter her in the Kentucky Derby
- Written by Gene Markey and Peter Milne
- The Kentucky Derby archival footage featured in the movie was the actual 1955 race. Interestingly, Swaps, who played “Glory” in the film, won this race, and Eddie Arcaro, who was portrayed as Nashua, was the losing horse.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Calumet Farms – 3301 Versailles Road, Lexington, Kentucky, USA
- Latitude: 38.04589490000001
- Longitude: -84.5760351
- Place ID: ChIJs52jHOhCQogREPNPDawWMSU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 3301 Versailles Rd, Lexington, KY 40510, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Churchill Downs – 700 Central Avenue, Louisville, Kentucky, USA
- Latitude: 38.2037252
- Longitude: -85.77239879999999
- Place ID: ChIJ8VQ6NIESaYgRvgnqgm51PBs
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 700 Central Ave, Louisville, KY 40208, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
