Abysmal Brute
“WHY? They offered her wealth - They offered her fame - They offered her love - She refused them all - Why?”
Synopsis
A young man is raised in the mountains by his prizefighter father. Although he possesses great strength and athletic skill, he is completely out of his league when it comes to women. He becomes a successful boxer in San Francisco and is given the name "The Abysmal Brute". When he rescues a drowning man, he meets a beautiful socialite named Maude Sangster and falls in love. His lack of social skills proves a hindrance when a rival suitor competes with him for Maude's affections.
Top Cast
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Reginald Denny
Pat Glendon, Jr
Mabel Julienne Scott
Maude Sangster
Charles K. French
Pat Glendon, Sr
Hayden Stevenson
Sam Stubener
David Torrence
Mortimer Sangster
George Stewart
Wilfred Sangster
Buddy Messinger
Buddy Sangster
Crauford Kent
Deane Warner
Dorothea Wolbert
Mrs. MacTavish
Julia Brown
Violet MacTavish
Harry Mann
Abe Levinsky
Kid Wagner
Battling Levinsky
Jack Herrick
Rough House Ratigan
Irene Haisman
Gwendolyn
Will Walling
Farrell (as Will R. Walling)
Nell Craig
Daisy Emerson
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 15, 1923
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hobart Henley
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack London, A.P. Younger
- Original Title
- Abysmal Brute
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hobart Henley
Jack London, A.P. Younger
Charles J. Stumar
Department Leadership Roster
Hobart Henley
Director
A.P. Younger
Writer
Charles J. Stumar
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Abysmal Brute
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What is Abysmal Brute about?
A young man is raised in the mountains by his prizefighter father. Although he possesses great strength and athletic skill, he is completely out of his league when it comes to women. He becomes a successful boxer in San Francisco and is given the name "The Abysmal Brute". When he rescues a drowning man, he meets a beautiful socialite named Maude Sangster and falls in love. His lack of social skills proves a hindrance when a rival suitor competes with him for Maude's affections.
Who directed Abysmal Brute?
Abysmal Brute was directed by Hobart Henley.
Who stars in Abysmal Brute?
The principal cast of Abysmal Brute includes Reginald Denny, Mabel Julienne Scott, Charles K. French, Hayden Stevenson, David Torrence.
When was Abysmal Brute released and how long is it?
Abysmal Brute was released in 1923 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Is Abysmal Brute based on a book or true story?
Abysmal Brute is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jack London".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Abysmal Brute?
Abysmal Brute holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).