The Man Who Fights Alone
NR 1924 · 70 min · ★ 8.0 · Drama
John Marble, a construction engineer is stricken by paralysis and begins to envision the growth of love between his wife Marion and his best friend, Bob Alten. Bent on suicide, however, the shock of seeing his wife and child endangered on a broken bridge shakes him to recover from his illness and discover that his suspicions were all imaginary.
Directed by Wallace Worsley · Written by Jack Cunningham
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William Farnum John Marble -
Lois Wilson Marion -
Edward Everett Horton Bob Alten -
Lionel Belmore Meggs -
Barlowe Borland Mike O'Hara -
George Irving Dr. Raymond -
Anne Shirley Dorothy -
Rose Tapley Aunt Louise -
Frank Farrington Struthers
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