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The Fighting American (1924): Cast

The Fighting American (1924) movie poster

The Fighting American is a 1924 adventure drama directed by Tom Forman, starring Pat O’Malley as Bill Pendleton, Mary Astor and Raymond Hatton. It runs 53 minutes.

The Fighting American (1924) movie poster
Released
Runtime
53 min
Director
Tom Forman
Genres
Adventure , Drama
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Fighting American About?

The premise of The Fighting American without spoilers.

Across sky, countryside and sea, Bill takes part in a fraternity bet that obliges him to propose marriage to whichever girl his brothers select. The challenge leads him into an unexpected affair with Mary, a traditional young woman who has secretly loved him all along.

The Fighting American Themes & Keywords

· 34 tags
  • pre code film
  • airplane pilot
  • college football player
  • college co ed
  • frat rat
  • fraternity pin
  • cruel wager
  • pinned
  • damsel in distress
  • disgusted
  • china
  • china missionary
+22 more
  • deception
  • daughter of missionary
  • chinese bandit gang
  • revolution
  • remorse
  • dual role
  • gang leader
  • gang member
  • kidnapping
  • hostage
  • last reel rescue
  • forgiveness
  • yellow peril
  • college professor
  • american
  • englishman
  • stock footage
  • gunfire
  • explosion
  • vindication
  • redemption
  • three word title
Cast & crew

The Fighting American Cast & Characters

Pat O’Malley leads the cast as Bill Pendleton, with Mary Astor as Mary Brainard and Raymond Hatton as Danny Daynes. Directed by Tom Forman; 12 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Fighting American

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Details

The Fighting American Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “The Fighting Adventurer” and “The Throwback”.

Also known as
  • The Fighting Adventurer
  • The Throwback

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FAQ

The Fighting American FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Fighting American, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Fighting American?

The Fighting American runs 53 minutes.

When was The Fighting American released?

The Fighting American was released on May 26, 1924.

Who directed The Fighting American?

The Fighting American was directed by Tom Forman.

More films by Tom Forman

Who is in the cast of The Fighting American?

The Fighting American stars Pat O’Malley as Bill Pendleton, Mary Astor as Mary Brainard and Raymond Hatton as Danny Daynes, among 12 credited actors.

Does The Fighting American have a post-credit scene?

No. The Fighting American has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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