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Movie poster: The Fighting Coward (1924)
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The Fighting Coward

1924 · 66 min Comedy
4.8 / 10 · TMDB

Southerner Tom Rumford was sent up north to be raised by relatives who happen to be Quakers. As a result, he returns home a passive, peace-loving young man, completely out of place in an area where men kill over issues of honor.

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Year 1924
Country United States of America
Genre Comedy
Director James Cruze
Runtime 66 min.
Rating TMDB: 4.8/10 (2 votes)

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The film constructs its comedic premise on a clash of cultures, relying on exaggerated Southern codes of honor for its humor. It explores the idea that true courage might lie in pacifism rather than aggression.

Those who tire of predictable slapstick will find clever social satire here. What lingers after the final reel is a surprisingly thoughtful question about masculinity. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: James Cruze

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