Big Dan
1923, English. Directed by William A. Wellman.
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Dan O'Hara, known as "Big Dan," returns from the war, and finding that his wife has left him, turns his home into a boys' camp and begins to train boxers. He meets Dora Allen, rescues her from an unwanted suitor, and gives her shelter in the camp. For a time, their relationship, which has become serious, is complicated by the intrusion of another suitor and by a woman who informs Dora that O'Hara is already married. The wife dies, however, and O'Hara wins Dora.
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- 1h 0m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- English
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- Released
- 13 October 1923
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Fanny Hatton, Frederic Hatton
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Who directed Big Dan?
Big Dan (1923) was directed by William A. Wellman and stars Buck Jones, Marian Nixon, Ben Hendricks Jr..