
The Fighting Marine
1926-09-12 · 150 min · ★ 9.0
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.
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- Directors
- Spencer Gordon Bennet
- Production companies
- Pathé Exchange
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Gene TunneyDick Farrington
Walter MillerLarry Stuart
Mike Donlin
Frank Hagney
Bert Gardner
Virginia VanceRubyTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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