Afraid to Fight (1922)

7.0/10 50 min Drama

Overview

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.

Cast

Frank Mayo

Lillian Rich

Peggy Cartwright

Lydia Knott

Tom McGuire

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