Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →William Fairbanks
Mark Jenkins
Eva Novak
Helen Chadwick
Fred J. Butler
Hiram Chadwick
Laura Winston
Mrs.Chadwick
Mark Fenton
Reverend Josiah Jenkins
Catherine Craig
Madeline Le Bertin
Jack Byron
Clarence Lorraine
Pat Harmon
Jerry Sullivan
Andrew Waldron
Reuben - the Chief of Police
Ted Adams
Townsman at Boxing Match (uncredited)
Edgar Kennedy
Dan O'Leary (as Ed Kennedy)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 1, 1924
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- W.S. Van Dyke
- Original Title
- The Battling Fool
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 44m
- Production Studios
- Perfection Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
W.S. Van Dyke
Department Leadership Roster
W.S. Van Dyke
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Battling Fool
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Battling Fool about?
William Fairbanks stars in this fighting feature about a rural rube who enters the ring to earn prize money to help a crippled girl.
Who directed The Battling Fool?
The Battling Fool was directed by W.S. Van Dyke.
Who stars in The Battling Fool?
The principal cast of The Battling Fool includes William Fairbanks, Eva Novak, Fred J. Butler, Laura Winston, Mark Fenton.
When was The Battling Fool released and how long is it?
The Battling Fool was released in 1924 with a total runtime of 44m.