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The Happy Warrior

1925-07-05 · 80 min · ★ 10.0

Drama

Malcolm McGregor joins the circus and falls in love with Olive Borden but his life changes when he finds out he is a titled Lord.

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Directors
J. Stuart Blackton
Production companies
Vitagraph Company of America
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Malcolm McGregorMalcolm McGregorRalph
Alice CalhounAlice CalhounDora
Mary AldenMary AldenAunt Maggie
Anders RandolfAnders RandolfStingo Hannaford
Olive BordenOlive BordenIma
Gardner JamesGardner JamesRollo
Otto MatiesonOtto MatiesonEgbert
Wilfrid NorthWilfrid NorthMr. Letham
Eulalie JensenEulalie JensenMrs. Letham
Andrée TourneurAudrey
Jack HerrickFoxy Pinsent
Philippe De LacyPhilippe De LacyRalph (at 8 years)
Robert GordonRollo (at 10 years) (as Bobby Gordon)

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