The supplied reference confirms the film's identity, cast, racing-related production locations, and surviving archival copy, but does not provide its fictional plot.
Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases
Film and Cast Record
The reference identifies the film, its year, genre, director, and principal cast. It does not provide narrative scenes or character interactions.
Key Events
Film Identification — The reference identifies Garrison's Finish as a 1923 American silent sports drama directed by Arthur Rosson.
Cast Identification — The supplied cast list identifies six named characters and their performers. Characters: Billy Garrison, Sue Desha, Colonel Desha, Major Desha, Mr. Waterbury, Crimmins
Racing Footage Context
The production information connects the film with Belmont Park and footage from the Metropolitan Handicap. No fictional racing event is described in the supplied material.
Key Events
Cast Identification — The supplied cast list identifies six named characters and their performers. Characters: Billy Garrison, Sue Desha, Colonel Desha, Major Desha, Mr. Waterbury, Crimmins
Belmont Park Shoot — The production was partially filmed on location at Belmont Park using Metropolitan Handicap footage.
Location: Belmont Park
Kentucky Derby Exteriors
The reference states that additional exteriors were filmed at Churchill Downs during the Kentucky Derby. It does not specify which characters appear in those shots.
Key Events
Belmont Park Shoot — The production was partially filmed on location at Belmont Park using Metropolitan Handicap footage.
Location: Belmont Park
Churchill Exteriors — Additional exterior footage was taken at Churchill Downs during the Kentucky Derby.
Location: Churchill Downs
Surviving Film Copy
The preservation record states that a complete copy survives at the Gosfilmofond film archive in Russia. The supplied reference ends with archival information rather than plot resolution.
Key Events
Archive Preservation — A complete copy of the film survives at the Gosfilmofond film archive in Russia.
Location: Gosfilmofond film archive
Story Breakdown
Film Identity — Basic production facts establish the film as a 1923 American silent sports drama.
1923 Silent Drama — The reference classifies the film as a 1923 American silent sports drama.
Arthur Rosson Direction — Arthur Rosson is identified as the director.
Principal Cast — The cast list identifies the central named characters and their performers.
Billy Garrison — Jack Pickford is listed as Billy Garrison.
Sue Desha — Madge Bellamy is listed as Sue Desha.
Desha Characters — The supplied cast includes Colonel Desha and Major Desha, but gives no explicit relationship between them.
Colonel Desha — Charles A. Stevenson is listed as Colonel Desha.
Major Desha — Tom Guise is listed as Major Desha.
Additional Characters — The reference also names Mr. Waterbury and Crimmins among the supporting characters.
Mr. Waterbury — Frank Elliott is listed as Mr. Waterbury.
Crimmins — Clarence Burton is listed as Crimmins.
Racing Locations — Production notes connect the film with two major American horse-racing venues.
Belmont Park — Part of the film was shot on location at Belmont Park.
Churchill Downs — Additional exteriors were taken at Churchill Downs.
Race Footage — The production used footage associated with two named racing events.
Metropolitan Handicap — The film used footage of the Metropolitan Handicap.
Kentucky Derby — The Churchill Downs exteriors were taken during the Kentucky Derby.
Film Preservation — The reference records the survival of a complete copy in a Russian film archive.
Complete Copy — A complete copy of the film survives.
Gosfilmofond Archive — The surviving copy is held at the Gosfilmofond film archive in Russia.
Billy Garrison, a jockey, is framed and suspended for throwing a face. Depressed, he goes to a bar and eventually gets into a fight. He loses his memory, and is taken to the home of pretty young Sue Desha, who gets him a job as a jockey for her father, Col. Desha. Unfortunately, the man who framed Billy, named Crimmins, finds out he's working for the Sue's father and reveals Billy's past to the colonel. Complications ensue.
