Dick Covington, a young society man with a quick temper and quicker fists, becomes involved in so many public scrapes that his fiancée, Jean Manley, threatens to break off their engagement if he ever fights again. Dick promises to be peaceful, but, the following day, Jean's father, Judge Manley, talks him into fighting in a charity bout to aid the milk fund.

Fighting YouthDirected by: Paul Archer, Dorothy HowellRelease Year: 1926Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century America, 'Fighting Youth' is a film that masterfully intertwines the personal and the public, exploring the intricate dynamics of love, honor, and the consequences of one’s actions. Dick Covington, pla...


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"Fighting YouthDirected by: Paul Archer, Dorothy HowellRelease Year: 1926Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century America, 'Fighting Youth' is a film that masterfully intertwines the personal and the public, exploring the intricate dynamics of love, honor, and the consequences of one’s actions. Dick Covington, played with a blend of charisma and vulnerability by William Bailey, is a character whose life is inextricably linked to his fists. His reputation as a combatant precedes him, but it ..."
William Fairbanks
Paul Archer, Dorothy Howell
United States

