The World's Champion
Synopsis
Young William Burroughs comes from wealth but not nobility, so despite his income he is not welcomed when he pursues Lady Elizabeth Galton, and indeed he is not only beaten by her cousin but thrown out by his own father for the disgrace he has caused. He travels to the United States where he becomes a champion prizefighter. Upon his return to England, he finds circumstances quite changed for Lady Galton and he sets out to change her circumstances further.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 12, 1922
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Phil Rosen
- Screenplay & Story
- Thomas Louden, Augustus E. Thomas, Albert S. Le Vino, J.E. Nash
- Original Title
- The World's Champion
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Phil Rosen
Thomas Louden, Augustus E. Thomas, Albert S. Le Vino, J.E. Nash
Charles Schoenbaum
Jesse L. Lasky
Department Leadership Roster
Phil Rosen
Director
Charles Schoenbaum
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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What is The World's Champion about?
Young William Burroughs comes from wealth but not nobility, so despite his income he is not welcomed when he pursues Lady Elizabeth Galton, and indeed he is not only beaten by her cousin but thrown out by his own father for the disgrace he has caused. He travels to the United States where he becomes a champion prizefighter. Upon his return to England, he finds circumstances quite changed for Lady Galton and he sets out to change her circumstances further.
Who directed The World's Champion?
The World's Champion was directed by Phil Rosen.
Who stars in The World's Champion?
The principal cast of The World's Champion includes Wallace Reid, Lois Wilson, Lionel Belmore, Rube Miller, Helen Dunbar.
When was The World's Champion released and how long is it?
The World's Champion was released in 1922 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The World's Champion?
The World's Champion holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).