Whipsawed

Summary

On a steamer bound for London, the 'Kid' becomes enamored with a senator's daughter, while his manager's illness hinders his training regimen. Upon arriving, the 'Kid' engages in a brief training period before stepping into the ring, only to discover that his opponent is one of his own sparring partners. As the bout unfolds, the opponent's familiarity with the 'Kid's' fighting style allows him to accumulate points, but a decisive blow to the jaw loosens a tooth, setting the stage for the 'Kid's' ultimate victory. The film's narrative is punctuated by the expiration and subsequent renewal of the agreement between the champion and his manager, underscoring the tumultuous nature of their professional relationship.

Synopsis

On the steamer going over to London the "Kid" falls in love with a senator's daughter and his manager is too sick to keep him in any training. After a week or two of training the "Kid" enters the ring only to find that his rival is one of his sparring partners. Knowing all the "Kid's" punches the opponent scores many points during the combat but suffers a punch in the jaw which loosens a tooth. The "Kid" waits for the moment when the terrible fighter must turn his head to spit out the tooth before he gives him the final knock-out punch. The agreement has terminated between the champion and his manager but is renewed by a hand-shake at the close of the final reel.