Derby (1971 film)
Encyclopedia
Derby is a 1971 American documentary film directed by Robert Kaylor abut about the world of professional roller derby
in the 1970s. The film is also known as Roller Derby in the United Kingdom
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Roller derby
Roller derby is a contact sport played by two teams of five members roller skating in the same direction around a track. Game play consists of a series of short matchups in which both teams designate a scoring player who scores points by lapping members of the opposing team...
in the 1970s. The film is also known as Roller Derby in the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
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Cast
- Ann CalvelloAnn CalvelloAnn Theresa Calvello was a U.S. athlete and notable personality in the sport of roller derby.Ann Calvello graduated from Presentation High School in San Francisco, CA in June 1947....
as Herself - Lydia Clay as Herself
- Janet Earp as Herself
- Eddie Krebs as Himself
- Charlie O'ConnellCharlie O'Connell (roller derby)Charlie O'Connell is a retired roller derby player, considered the premier male star of his sport. He was inducted into the Roller Derby Hall of Fame in 1967, after his first retirement.O'Connell was born in New York....
as Himself - Butch Snell as Himself
- Christina Snell as Herself
- Mike Snell as Himself