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Afraid to Fight

1922•50m•7.0/10
Drama

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7.0/10(1)

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.

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Production

Universal Film Manufacturing Company

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Frank Mayo

Frank Mayo

Lillian Rich

Lillian Rich

Peggy Cartwright

Peggy Cartwright

Lydia Knott

Lydia Knott

Tom McGuire

Tom McGuire

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