The Fighting Blade
Synopsis
In the war-like times of Oliver Cromwell, in and around 'olde Oxford towne', Dutchman Karl Van Kerstenbrook, Dutch soldier-of-fortune and sword-for-hire, stands ready to defend his lady-love, the fair Thomsine Musgrove, and prove his nettle, and that his blade is made of the finest metal.
Top Cast
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Richard Barthelmess
Karl Van Kerstenbroock
Dorothy Mackaill
Thomsine Musgrove
Lee Baker
Earl of Staversham
Morgan Wallace
Lord Robert Erisey
Bradley Barker
Watt Musgrove
Frederick Burton
Oliver Cromwell
Stuart Sage
Viscount Carisford
Phil Tead
Lord Trevor (as Phillip Tead)
Walter Horton
Bob Ayskew
Allyn King
Charlotte Musgrove
Marcia Harris
Joan Laycock
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 10, 1923
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John S. Robertson
- Screenplay & Story
- Beulah Marie Dix, Josephine Lovett
- Original Title
- The Fighting Blade
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Studios
- Inspiration Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John S. Robertson
Beulah Marie Dix, Josephine Lovett
George J. Folsey
William Hamilton
Department Leadership Roster
John S. Robertson
Director
George J. Folsey
Director of Photography
William Hamilton
Editor
Josephine Lovett
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Fighting Blade
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What is The Fighting Blade about?
In the war-like times of Oliver Cromwell, in and around 'olde Oxford towne', Dutchman Karl Van Kerstenbrook, Dutch soldier-of-fortune and sword-for-hire, stands ready to defend his lady-love, the fair Thomsine Musgrove, and prove his nettle, and that his blade is made of the finest metal.
Who directed The Fighting Blade?
The Fighting Blade was directed by John S. Robertson.
Who stars in The Fighting Blade?
The principal cast of The Fighting Blade includes Richard Barthelmess, Dorothy Mackaill, Lee Baker, Morgan Wallace, Bradley Barker.
When was The Fighting Blade released and how long is it?
The Fighting Blade was released in 1923 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.