Summary
In an evocative synthesis of pastoral grit and urban acceleration, rancher Billy Porter abandons the primeval solitude of his wilderness estate for the mercurial topography of San Francisco. Carrying the blueprints of a revolutionary automobile engine, Billy is promptly victimized by the city's predatory underbelly, yet he finds an idiosyncratic sanctuary in the company of Jim McClusky, a disabled newsboy, and his father, the weathered pugilist Knockout McClusky. The narrative pivots from mechanical innovation to the visceral theater of the boxing ring as Billy assumes the mantle of trainer, only to be thrust into the spotlight when Knockout is incapacitated by a nefarious drugging. Emerging victorious against the formidable 'Tiger' Doran, Billy’s trajectory intersects with the high-society sphere of Pearl Matthews and the industrial titan John B. Prescott. In a climactic revelation of biological lineage and a high-velocity race for redemption, Billy validates his mechanical genius and secures a romantic union, effectively bridging the chasm between his frontier origins and the burgeoning industrial future.
Synopsis
Ranch owner Billy Porter leaves the wilderness to seek his fortune in San Francisco, California with his plans for an improved automobile engine. Once in the city, Billy is cheated out of his money, but he is befriended by lame newsboy Jim McClusky and his father, prizefighter Knockout McClusky. Billy trains Knockout for an important bout against "Tiger" Doran, and bets $5,000 on his friend to win. He later meets Pearl Matthews when he stops her runaway horses in a park. On the night of the boxing match, Billy discovers that Knockout has been drugged. With the aid of automobile manufacturer John B. Prescott, Billy enters the ring and defeats Tiger. He also discovers that John is his long-lost father, who initially invited Billy to go West. After perfecting his motor, Billy enters his car in a race, which he wins, along with Pearl's love.
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