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8.0 / 10(1 votes)IMDbNR1925United States of America

Tearing Through

“OH BOY! OH BOY! THERE'S A WALLOP IN THIS ONE”

Synopsis

Richard Jones is the assistant to the district attorney. He decides to single-handedly expose a drug ring that is terrorizing Madison, a reformer. Madison's son, Bob, has become a hophead because of the ring, and Greer, Jones' rival for the hand of Madison's daughter, Constance, is the ring's leader. The district attorney himself is in league with Greer as well. Jones disguises himself as an Asian, leaps over tenement roofs, beats up a mob of Chinese gangsters, and performs several dozen other daredevil feats.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

April 12, 1925

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Arthur Rosson
Screenplay & Story
Frederick Stowers
Original Title
Tearing Through
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
No Language
Runtime
Unknown
Production Studios
Richard Talmadge Productions, Carlos Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Arthur Rosson

Screenplay & Story

Frederick Stowers

Director of Photography

William Marshall

Department Leadership Roster

Frederick Stowers

Writer

Arthur Rosson

Director

William Marshall

Director of Photography

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Tearing Through.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tearing Through

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Tearing Through about?

Richard Jones is the assistant to the district attorney. He decides to single-handedly expose a drug ring that is terrorizing Madison, a reformer. Madison's son, Bob, has become a hophead because of the ring, and Greer, Jones' rival for the hand of Madison's daughter, Constance, is the ring's leader. The district attorney himself is in league with Greer as well. Jones disguises himself as an Asian, leaps over tenement roofs, beats up a mob of Chinese gangsters, and performs several dozen other daredevil feats.

Who directed Tearing Through?

Tearing Through was directed by Arthur Rosson.

Who stars in Tearing Through?

The principal cast of Tearing Through includes Richard Talmadge, Kathryn McGuire, Herbert Prior, Frank Elliott, Arthur Rankin.

When was Tearing Through released and how long is it?

Tearing Through was released in 1925 with a total runtime of Unknown.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Tearing Through?

Tearing Through holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).