Abysmal Brute
A young man is raised in the mountains by his prizefighter father. Although he possesses great strength and athletic skill, he is completely out of his league when it comes to women. He becomes a successful boxer in San Francisco and is given the name "The Abysmal Brute". When he rescues a drowning man, he meets a beautiful socialite named Maude Sangster and falls in love. His lack of social skills proves a hindrance when a rival suitor competes with him for Maude's affections.
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Plot Summary
A young cowboy, Bill "Kid" Carter, dreams of becoming a champion boxer. He enters a boxing tournament in the city, facing corrupt opponents and shady promoters. With the help of a loyal friend and a determined woman, he fights his way to the championship bout, overcoming numerous obstacles both inside and outside the ring.
Critical Reception
While specific critical reviews from 1923 are scarce, "Abysmal Brute" is generally recognized as a typical, albeit unremarkable, silent Western-era boxing melodrama. Its appeal lies in its straightforward action and classic underdog narrative, common for the period.
What Reviewers Say
- Features classic silent film action sequences.
- A straightforward underdog story typical of the era.
- Relies on Western tropes combined with boxing drama.
Google audience: Audience reception for this early silent film is not widely documented. However, films of this genre and era typically appealed to audiences seeking straightforward entertainment and heroic narratives.
Fun Fact
The film features Jack Hoxie, a popular silent film cowboy star, in a role that showcases his athletic abilities both on horseback and in the ring.
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