A Man of Quality

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A Man of Quality
Directed by Wesley Ruggles
Written by H.H. Van Loan
Produced by Samuel Zierler
Starring George Walsh
Ruth Dwyer
Brian Donlevy
Cinematography Frank Zucker
Production
company
Distributed byExcellent Pictures
Release date
  • October 1, 1926 (1926-10-01)
CountryUnited States
LanguagesSilent
English intertitles

A Man of Quality is a 1926 American silent crime film directed by Wesley Ruggles and starring George Walsh, Ruth Dwyer and Brian Donlevy. [1] The survival status of the film is unknown. [2]

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Plot

Jack Banning, a member of the Secret Service, receives a mission to disrupt the operations of a gang involved in smuggling silk. Adopting the guise of a motorcycle officer, Banning monitors their activities during the day, and by night, he assumes the persona of "Strongarm Samson," a criminal. Along the way, he becomes enamored with Marion Macy, the daughter of a banker, who is also being pursued by Courtney, the leader of the smuggling ring. Marion eventually discovers Banning's true identity and informs Courtney of his law enforcement affiliation. Banning is apprehended by Spanish Joe, one of Courtney's associates, but manages to escape. Meanwhile, Marion is enticed to the gang's hideout, where Dorina, another undercover agent, awaits assistance from the authorities. After a fierce confrontation, Banning returns to rescue Marion from Courtney's grasp. Ultimately, the smugglers are apprehended, and Banning finds solace in Marion's company.

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References

  1. Munden p.483
  2. "A Man of Quality". 1926.

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