Afraid to Fight (1922)
Former A. E. F. boxing champion Tom Harper, who suffered gas poisoning, is sent to the mountains to regain his health so that he can re-enter the ring and earn the money needed for his crippled sister's operation. Under strict orders not to exert himself, Tom allows himself to be beaten up by Phillip Brand, the town bully, in front of his girl, Harriet Monroe.
Director: William Worthington
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: July 24, 1922
Cast
Screenplay
- Charles Sarver
- Leete Renick Brown (Story)
Production: Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Original Language: en
Keywords
disability, short film
More Films by Director: William Worthington
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Afraid to Fight about?
- Former A. E. F. boxing champion Tom Harper, who suffered gas poisoning, is sent to the mountains to regain his health so that he can re-enter the ring and earn the money needed for his crippled sister's operation. Under strict orders not to exert himself, Tom allows himself to be beaten up by Phillip Brand, the town bully, in front of his girl, Harriet Monroe.
- Who directed Afraid to Fight?
- Afraid to Fight was directed by William Worthington.
- Who stars in Afraid to Fight?
- Afraid to Fight stars Frank Mayo, Lillian Rich, Peggy Cartwright, Lydia Knott, Tom McGuire.
- How long is Afraid to Fight?
- Afraid to Fight has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is Afraid to Fight?
- Afraid to Fight is a Drama film.