The Fighting Marine (1926)
Thrills, Stunts, Daring deeds. First screen appearance of the new world champion Gene Tunney, fighting Marine, Legionnaire, clean-living, hard-hitting boxer bristling with sparkling climaxes.
As a reporter, Dick Farrington is sent to cover an assignment that promises a big story. A lawyer has advertised for an ex-Marine who is a boxer. He makes good beating up a gang of roughnecks picked for the purpose, and secures the mysterious job that is filled with danger. It is to guard the heiress Lady Chatfield, but the hero is told nothing as to the secret in back of it all. Dick poses as Lord Grantmore, wears a monocle, and otherwise acts like a titled Englishman. They proceed to the mining town of Goldbrook, where the heiress is to occupy a mysterious mansion on the occupancy of which hinges a great fortune. The engineer of the mines is deeply interested in thwarting the plans of Lady Chatfield, and with his gang of roughneck miners makes things lively for the pugilist star in a series of fights that are hair raisers.
Cast
- Gene Tunney - Dick Farrington
- Walter Miller - Larry Stuart
- Mike Donlin
- Frank Hagney
- Bert Gardner
- Marjorie Day - Lady Chatfield
- Virginia Vance - Ruby
- Sherman Ross - Charles Vellard
- Anna Mae Walthall - Mazzie
- Wally Oettel - Roger Poole
Screenplay
Keywords
silent film, lost film, serial
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Fighting Marine about?
- As a reporter, Dick Farrington is sent to cover an assignment that promises a big story. A lawyer has advertised for an ex-Marine who is a boxer. He makes good beating up a gang of roughnecks picked for the purpose, and secures the mysterious job that is filled with danger. It is to guard the heiress Lady Chatfield, but the hero is told nothing as to the secret in back of it all. Dick poses as Lord Grantmore, wears a monocle, and otherwise acts like a titled Englishman. They proceed to the mining town of Goldbrook, where the heiress is to occupy a mysterious mansion on the occupancy of which hinges a great fortune. The engineer of the mines is deeply interested in thwarting the plans of Lady Chatfield, and with his gang of roughneck miners makes things lively for the pugilist star in a series of fights that are hair raisers.
- Who directed The Fighting Marine?
- The Fighting Marine was directed by Spencer Gordon Bennet.
- Who stars in The Fighting Marine?
- The Fighting Marine stars Gene Tunney, Walter Miller, Mike Donlin, Frank Hagney, Bert Gardner, Marjorie Day.
- How long is The Fighting Marine?
- The Fighting Marine has a runtime of 2h 30m (150 minutes).
- What genre is The Fighting Marine?
- The Fighting Marine is a Action, Drama film.
- Where was The Fighting Marine produced?
- The Fighting Marine was produced in United States of America.