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Fighting to Live
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Fighting to Live

1934-04-06 · 60 min · ★ 8.0

Comedy · Western · Drama · Action · Adventure

When attacked by two dogs, Joe Gilmore leaves them on the desert to die. Later one of the dogs saves John Blake from drowning. Men arrive claiming the dog is killing their chickens. They want to kill the dog but John convinces them the dog's fate should be determined by a trial.

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Directors
Edward F. Cline
Production companies
Sol Lesser Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Marion ShillingMarion ShillingMary Carson
Steve PendletonSteve PendletonJohn Z. Blake
Reb RussellReb RussellReb Collins, Mail-Coach Drivr
Eddie PhillipsEddie PhillipsJoe Gilmore
Lloyd IngrahamLloyd IngrahamJudge Simmons
Henry HallHenry HallEndicott
John InceJohn InceJake - Prosecuting Attorney
Ted StrobackStearns
Bruce MitchellCharlie, the Bailiff

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