Fighting Mad
Synopsis
Doctor Lambert takes his wife west to a mining town, where he can both minister and doctor. His wife is not happy and upon discovering she is pregnant, runs away with a gambler. He soon dumps her, and she comes back and dies giving birth to a baby girl. Lambert, out of his mind with rage, leaves the baby on a doorstep and vows to never have faith again. He returns to the mining town fifteen years later a drunkard. He meets young, kind Lily Sawyer and is greatly impressed by her compassionate nature. Meanwhile, the gambler has returned and decides to abduct Lily, but his partner recognizes Lambert and tells him Lily is his daughter. He kills the gambler before he can harm Lily and soon his faith returns.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 18, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward LeSaint
- Screenplay & Story
- Fred Myton, J. Grubb Alexander
- Original Title
- Fighting Mad
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward LeSaint
Fred Myton, J. Grubb Alexander
Department Leadership Roster
Edward LeSaint
Director
Fred Myton
Screenplay
J. Grubb Alexander
Screenplay
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What is Fighting Mad about?
Doctor Lambert takes his wife west to a mining town, where he can both minister and doctor. His wife is not happy and upon discovering she is pregnant, runs away with a gambler. He soon dumps her, and she comes back and dies giving birth to a baby girl. Lambert, out of his mind with rage, leaves the baby on a doorstep and vows to never have faith again. He returns to the mining town fifteen years later a drunkard. He meets young, kind Lily Sawyer and is greatly impressed by her compassionate nature. Meanwhile, the gambler has returned and decides to abduct Lily, but his partner recognizes Lambert and tells him Lily is his daughter. He kills the gambler before he can harm Lily and soon his faith returns.
Who directed Fighting Mad?
Fighting Mad was directed by Edward LeSaint.
Who stars in Fighting Mad?
The principal cast of Fighting Mad includes William Stowell, Helen Gibson, Hector Dion, Betty Schade, Alfred Allen.
When was Fighting Mad released and how long is it?
Fighting Mad was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 50m.