Fightin' Mad
Synopsis
Returning to his father's cattle ranch after the excitement of serving in combat overseas, Bud McGraw becomes restless, and his father decides to send him to an old friend who commands the Border Police in Texas. On the way he meets Peggy Hughes, accompanying her Uncle Graham, a customs inspector, and he retrieves her hat from the rails of a train. At the headquarters, numerous scrapes and fights win him the admiration of, and friendship with, the men. Lazaro, a Secret Service agent, invites Mrs. Graham and Peggy, who are staying at the border station, for an automobile ride, and they are captured by bandits and held for ransom. Bud and his pals deliver the ransom and discover that Lazaro is the bandit chief. Lazaro refuses to release Peggy, but a jealous rival, Nita de Garma, causes his downfall and shoots him as the Border Police arrive to rescue the party.
Top Cast
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William Desmond
Bud McGraw
Virginia Brown Faire
Peggy Hughes
Doris Pawn
Eileen Graham
Rosemary Theby
Nita de Garma
Joseph J. Dowling
James McGraw
W.E. Lawrence
Francisco Lazaro
Emmett King
Howard Graham (as Emmett C. King)
Jack Richardson
Amos Rawson
William Dyer
Obadiah Brennan (as William J. Dyer)
Bert Lindley
Micah Higgins
George Stanley
Col. Gates
Vernon Snively
Capt. Farley
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 20, 1921
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Franz
- Screenplay & Story
- H.H. Van Loan
- Original Title
- Fightin' Mad
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- William Desmond Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Franz
H.H. Van Loan
Department Leadership Roster
H.H. Van Loan
Screenplay
Joseph Franz
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fightin' Mad
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What is Fightin' Mad about?
Returning to his father's cattle ranch after the excitement of serving in combat overseas, Bud McGraw becomes restless, and his father decides to send him to an old friend who commands the Border Police in Texas. On the way he meets Peggy Hughes, accompanying her Uncle Graham, a customs inspector, and he retrieves her hat from the rails of a train. At the headquarters, numerous scrapes and fights win him the admiration of, and friendship with, the men. Lazaro, a Secret Service agent, invites Mrs. Graham and Peggy, who are staying at the border station, for an automobile ride, and they are captured by bandits and held for ransom. Bud and his pals deliver the ransom and discover that Lazaro is the bandit chief. Lazaro refuses to release Peggy, but a jealous rival, Nita de Garma, causes his downfall and shoots him as the Border Police arrive to rescue the party.
Who directed Fightin' Mad?
Fightin' Mad was directed by Joseph Franz.
Who stars in Fightin' Mad?
The principal cast of Fightin' Mad includes William Desmond, Virginia Brown Faire, Doris Pawn, Rosemary Theby, Joseph J. Dowling.
When was Fightin' Mad released and how long is it?
Fightin' Mad was released in 1921 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.