The Fighting Streak (1922)

Western | 14 May 1922

Director:

Arthur Rosson

Writer:

Arthur Rosson

Cinematographer:

Dan Clark

Production Company:

Fox Film Corp.
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HISTORY

The 18 Feb 1922 Exhibitors Herald announced that Fox Film Corp. was set to produce George Owen's Baxter's novel, Free Range Lanning. ...

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The 18 Feb 1922 Exhibitors Herald announced that Fox Film Corp. was set to produce George Owen's Baxter's novel, Free Range Lanning.

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SOURCE CITATIONS
SOURCE
DATE
PAGE
Exhibitors Herald
18 Feb 1922
p. 58
CAST
PRODUCTION CREDITS
NAME
PARENT COMPANY
PRODUCTION COMPANY
NAME
CREDITED AS
CREDIT
DIRECTOR
PRODUCER
WRITER
PHOTOGRAPHY
Dan Clark
Dir of photog
SOURCES
LITERARY
Based on the novel Free Range Lanning by George Owen Baxter (New York, 1921).
LITERARY SOURCE AUTHOR
DETAILS
Alternate Title:
Free Range Lanning
Release Date:
14 May 1922
Production Date:

Copyright Info
Claimant
Date
Copyright Number
Fox Film Corp.
14 May 1922
LP17905
Physical Properties:
Silent
Black and White
Length(in feet):
4,888
Length(in reels):
5
Country:
United States
SYNOPSIS

Andy Lanning, a peace-loving blacksmith, rescues Ann, the fiancée of Charles Merchant, from a runaway team. When the town bully picks a fight with Andy, he knocks him unconscious, and (thinking he has killed him) Andy rides into the hills. Merchant, jealous of Ann's admiration for Andy, bribes the sheriff to kill Andy, who has joined a band of outlaws in the wastelands. Forced to defend himself, Andy kills the sheriff, but later he saves the new sheriff's life and forces him to hear his story when he is placed in jeopardy by the outlaw band. Meanwhile, Ann, who has broken her engagement to Merchant, engages a lawyer to clear Andy, and he returns to find her awaiting ...

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Andy Lanning, a peace-loving blacksmith, rescues Ann, the fiancée of Charles Merchant, from a runaway team. When the town bully picks a fight with Andy, he knocks him unconscious, and (thinking he has killed him) Andy rides into the hills. Merchant, jealous of Ann's admiration for Andy, bribes the sheriff to kill Andy, who has joined a band of outlaws in the wastelands. Forced to defend himself, Andy kills the sheriff, but later he saves the new sheriff's life and forces him to hear his story when he is placed in jeopardy by the outlaw band. Meanwhile, Ann, who has broken her engagement to Merchant, engages a lawyer to clear Andy, and he returns to find her awaiting him.

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Name Occurs Before Title
AFI Life Achievement Award

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