The Pugilist and the Girl (1912)

Velma and Tom become engaged, but in a few days they have a quarrel. A few evenings later, at a society dance, Velma is impressed with the dancing of Jack, a new arrival, and Tom becomes violently jealous. Calling a few of his cronies together, a plot is fixed up against Jack. A note is sent to that worthy person, which is intercepted by Velma's father, who goes looking for trouble, and finds it. Then move plots are made against Jack, but Tom and his friends receive a great surprise. A challenge is sent to Jack to meet Tom in a boxing match. Reluctantly the young man accepts and after the affair Tom is carried home badly battered. The next day Jack calls to extend his sympathy and say good-bye as be is about to leave town. When he has departed, Tom picks up the visitor's card and finds to his terror that the stranger is a middle-weight champion.

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Summary Details
GenresComedy Romance Short
FilmmakersRole
Pat Hartigan Director
CastRole
Edward Coxen
Tom Chase
Ruth Roland
Velma Fischer
George Chandler
Judson Fischer - Velma's Father
Robert Barry
Jack 'Spike' Morgan