Fighting Through (1919 film)

Fighting Through is a 1919 silent American drama film, directed by Christy Cabanne. It stars E. K. Lincoln, Spottiswoode Aitken, and Millicent Fisher. It was released on January 27, 1919.

For the later film, see Fighting Through (1934 film).
Fighting Through
Directed byChristy Cabanne
Written byChristy Cabanne
Produced byChristy Cabanne
Starring
CinematographySam Landers
Production
company
William Christy Cabanne Producing Co.
Distributed by
Release date
  • January 27, 1919 (1919-01-27) (U.S.)[1]
Running time
6 reels
CountryUnited States
Languages
Fighting Through (1919) lantern slide

Plot

Robert Carr was raised by his grandfather, Dabney Carr, who had been a Colonel in the Confederate Army during the American Civil War. He is taught by his grandfather to distrust the U.S. government. Robert is engaged to Maryland Warren, who is also being pursued by Raymond Haynes. Raymond concocts a scenario which allows him to save Maryland from a runaway horse, while making it seem that Robert was too cowardly to come to her aid. Maryland accuses Robert of being a coward. Later, when the U. S. declares war on Germany, Robert is again falsely accused of cowardice and disloyalty towards the United States. Disgusted, Maryland breaks off their engagement. Despondent, Robert goes for a walk, where he is set upon by a group of hobos who rob him, beat him unconscious, and load him aboard a west-bound train.

Later, Robert is now in Arizona, tramping around with some hobo friends. Maryland arrives on vacation, accompanied by her mother and Raymond, who is still pursuing her. Maryland is kidnapped by a group of Yaqui Indians, and taken across the border to Mexico. In rescuing her, Robert proves both his bravery and his loyalty to the United States.

Cast list

Production

The film was originally titled, The American Spirit.[2]

Reception

Motion Picture News gave the film a positive review. They felt the film was "well put together", and paid particular compliments to Cabanne's direction. They enjoyed the plot, and felt the film was well-paced, full of action and suspense. They also highlighted the performances of E. K. Lincoln, Millicent Fisher, Spottiswoode Aitken, Hayward Mack, Frederick Vroom, and Helen Dunbar.[3] Moving Picture World also gave the film a good review, stating, "There is a great deal of outdoor charm and romantic interest in this six-reel feature." They felt that the plot built built appropriately, and were impressed with the acting of Lincoln, Fisher and Aitken.[4]

References
  1. "Fighting Through". American Film Institute. Archived from the original on March 1, 2018. Retrieved February 28, 2018.
  2. "Coming Photo Plays". The New York Times. January 19, 1919. p. 12. Retrieved August 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ""Fighting Through" — Hodkinson". Motion Picture News. February 1, 1919. p. 764. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
  4. ""Fighting Through"". Moving Picture World. January 25, 1919. p. 539. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
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