In Search of a Hero

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In Search of a Hero
Directed by Duke Worne
Written by Arthur Hoerl
Produced by Paul Gerson
Starring Ashton Dearholt
Jane Thomas
James Harrison
Production
company
Paul Gerson Pictures Corporation
Distributed by Aywon Film Corporation
Release date
  • September 15, 1926 (1926-09-15)
Running time
50 minutes
CountryUnited States
Language Silent (English intertitles)

In Search of a Hero is a 1926 American silent comedy film directed by Duke Worne and starring Ashton Dearholt, Jane Thomas, and James Harrison. [1]

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Plot

As described in a film magazine review, [2] Percy Browning and Jack Strong are expelled from college, and, to toughen them up, Old Browning sends them to work at his lumber camp. Arriving by train, the two discover that time at the camp is very different from their previous college life. Percy falls in love with Peggy Richmond, whose father is a competitor to the Brownings. The latter's foreman, Big Dan, uses unfair means to block work from the Richmonds. Percy, after being groomed by a pugilist, tackles Big Dan and beats him. After his father arrives, Percy explains everything and they are reconciled. Peggy admits that she loves Percy.

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References

  1. Connelly p. 366
  2. Pardy, George T. (13 February 1926), "Pre-Release Review of Features: In Search of a Hero", Motion Picture News, New York City, New York: Motion Picture News, Inc., 33 (7): 811, retrieved 8 February 2023PD-icon.svg This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain .

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