Short film
A Dangerous Foe
1913 · 10 min
A brief, brisk silent-era curiosity that plays like a simple fable of kindness repaid, with mild thrills and a touch of broad humor.
- Directed by
- Anthony O'Sullivan
- Genres
- Drama
- Starring
- Charles Hill Mailes, Harry Carey, John T. Dillon
- Overview
- The judge's young daughter championed the cause of Ching Fow against "The Bull." Kindness begot kindness again in a manner unlooked for and unusual. Ching Fow proved himself an unconscious humorist, but his very practical joke saved a life, making as well an exceptionally thrilling story.
- How it feels
- Brisk and fine in the background.
- About
- Justice, family, loyalty
- Content
- Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.
- Note
- Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown
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- Directed by
- Anthony O'Sullivan
- Genres
- Drama
- Starring
- Charles Hill Mailes, Harry Carey, John T. Dillon

