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Directed by John S. Robertson, The Fighting Blade leans on a strong ensemble — Richard Barthelmess, Dorothy Mackaill, Lee Baker — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1923.
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