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1927 · 150 mins · English
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Directed by
Alfred Santell
Starring
Billy Bletcher, Matthew Betz, Hank Mann, Lucien Prival, Nigel De Brulier, Richard Barthelmess

Released in 1927, this silent drama follows a brash boxer who proudly refuses to fight beyond the ring, even when the United States joins World I. His pride is shaken when he is drafted, sent overseas, and during a daring act of heroism he is gravely wounded. The film, praised for its romantic subplot, enjoyed a four‑month Broadway run.

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