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Feature film — 1922

The World's Champion (1922)

8.00h 50mDrama — Romance

Young William Burroughs comes from wealth but not nobility, so despite his income he is not welcomed when he pursues Lady Elizabeth Galton, and indeed he is not only beaten by her cousin but thrown out by his own father for the disgrace he has caused. He travels to the United States where he becomes a champion prizefighter. Upon his return to England, he finds circumstances quite changed for Lady Galton and he sets out to change her circumstances further.

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Director: Phil Rosen

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Cast & crew

Wallace Reid as William Burroughs

Wallace Reid

William Burroughs

Lois Wilson as Lady Elizabeth

Lois Wilson

Lady Elizabeth

Lionel Belmore as John Burroughs

Lionel Belmore

John Burroughs

Rube Miller as George Burrooughs

Rube Miller

George Burrooughs

Helen Dunbar as Mrs. Burroughs

Helen Dunbar

Mrs. Burroughs

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Leslie Casey

David Burroughs

Tiny Sandford as Lord Brockington

Tiny Sandford

Lord Brockington

William J. Ferguson as Butler

William J. Ferguson

Butler

Guy Oliver as Mooney

Guy Oliver

Mooney

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