The World's Champion(1922)
The World's Champion Synopsis
Young William Burroughs comes from wealth but not nobility, so despite his income he is not welcomed when he pursues Lady Elizabeth Galton, and indeed he is not only beaten by her cousin but thrown out by his own father for the disgrace he has caused. He travels to the United States where he becomes a champion prizefighter. Upon his return to England, he finds circumstances quite changed for Lady Galton and he sets out to change her circumstances further.
The World's Champion (1922) is a drama and romance film directed by Phil Rosen, released on March 12, 1922 with a runtime of 50m. It stars Wallace Reid, Lois Wilson, Lionel Belmore and Rube Miller. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Phil Rosen
- Writers:
- Albert S. Le Vino, Thomas Louden, J.E. Nash
- Cinematographer:
- Charles Schoenbaum
- Production:
- Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
- Status:
- Released
The World's Champion Cast & Crew
Main cast
Wallace Reid
as William Burroughs
Lois Wilson
as Lady Elizabeth
Lionel Belmore
as John Burroughs
Rube Miller
as George Burrooughs
Helen Dunbar
as Mrs. Burroughs
- Leslie Casey
Leslie Casey
as David Burroughs
Tiny Sandford
as Lord Brockington
William J. Ferguson
as Butler
Guy Oliver
as Mooney
Key crew
Directed by Phil Rosen, written by Albert S. Le Vino, Thomas Louden and J.E. Nash.
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The World's Champion Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The World's Champion – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The World's Champion?
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The main cast of The World's Champion (1922) includes Wallace Reid, Lois Wilson, Lionel Belmore, Rube Miller and Helen Dunbar. The film was directed by Phil Rosen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The World's Champion released?
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The World's Champion was released on March 12, 1922 and runs for 50m.
Is The World's Champion worth watching?
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The World's Champion (1922) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.