The Fighting Cheat

The Fighting Cheat is a 1926 American silent Western film. Directed by Richard Thorpe, the film stars Hal Taliaferro, Jean Arthur, and Ted Rackerby. It was released on February 11, 1926.

The Fighting Cheat
Directed byRichard Thorpe
Written byBetty Burbridge
StarringHal Taliaferro
Jean Arthur
Ted Rackerby
Production
company
Distributed byWeiss Brothers Artclass Pictures
Release date
  • February 11, 1926 (1926-02-11) (US)[1]
Running time
5 reels
CountryUnited States
LanguageSilent (English intertitles)

Plot

As described in a film magazine review,[2] Lafe Wells, a member of a bandit gang, is shot and left alone in the plains. Wally Kenyon finds him. Lafe, believing that he is dying, asks that his money be taken to his blind mother and Wally agrees to the wounded bandit's request. Wally accomplishes his mission and falls in love with Lafe's sister Ruth. However, Lafe recovers and later, when Ruth and Wally are ambushed by the outlaws, he brings the sheriff's men to their aid. The two lovers are united. .

Cast list

Reception

The Palladium-Item gave the film a good review, saying "It is difficult for any picture to beat this one for love, action, pathos and romance." They complimented the work of Wales and Arthur, as well as the scenic locations.[3] The Appeal-Democrat also gave the film a positive review, complimenting the pace of the film, the acting of Wales and Arthur, and the use of action and romance.[4]

References
  1. "The Fighting Cheat". American Film Institute. Archived from the original on December 6, 2017. Retrieved December 5, 2017.
  2. Pardy, George T. (April 3, 1926), "Pre-Release Review of Features: The Fighting Cheat", Motion Picture News, New York City, New York: Motion Picture News, Inc., 33 (14): 1525, retrieved April 15, 2023 Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
  3. "Pastime". Palladium-Item. December 30, 1928. p. 12. Retrieved July 3, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. "Boy Rider on Liberyy Bill". Appeal-Democrat. January 21, 1928. p. 6. Retrieved July 3, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
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