The Tough Guy
“You can't go wrong on a Fred Thompson picture!”
Synopsis
Riding into a wild Western town Fred Saunders comes to the aid of the minister in recovering money stolen from the collection plate, winning the love of June, the minister's daughter in the process. Later Fred prevents the orphan boy Buddy from being trampled by a runaway horse, informally adopting him. When Carney and his gang kidnap the boy Fred rescues him uncovering the secret that Buddy is June's long-lost brother. Fred and June are married by her father.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 1, 1926
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Kirkland
- Screenplay & Story
- Frances Marion, Buckleigh Fritz Oxford
- Original Title
- The Tough Guy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Film Booking Offices of America (FBO)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Kirkland
Frances Marion, Buckleigh Fritz Oxford
Ross Fisher
Department Leadership Roster
David Kirkland
Director
Buckleigh Fritz Oxford
Writer
Ross Fisher
Director of Photography
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What is The Tough Guy about?
Riding into a wild Western town Fred Saunders comes to the aid of the minister in recovering money stolen from the collection plate, winning the love of June, the minister's daughter in the process. Later Fred prevents the orphan boy Buddy from being trampled by a runaway horse, informally adopting him. When Carney and his gang kidnap the boy Fred rescues him uncovering the secret that Buddy is June's long-lost brother. Fred and June are married by her father.
Who directed The Tough Guy?
The Tough Guy was directed by David Kirkland.
Who stars in The Tough Guy?
The principal cast of The Tough Guy includes Fred Thomson, Lola Todd, Robert McKim, William Courtright, Billy Butts.
When was The Tough Guy released and how long is it?
The Tough Guy was released in 1926 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.