Fighting Through (1919) — AI Story Visualization

Plot Analysis Summary

Robert moves from being branded a coward and disloyal to proving his courage and loyalty by rescuing Maryland.

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

A Courtship Undermined

Robert is raised to distrust the U.S. government and becomes engaged to Maryland. Raymond's staged runaway-horse incident makes Robert appear cowardly, and Maryland accuses him.

Key Events

• Robert's Upbringing — Robert is raised by his grandfather, a former Confederate colonel. Characters: Robert Carr Location: Not specified
• Distrust of Government — Robert's grandfather teaches him to distrust the U.S. government. Characters: Robert Carr Location: Not specified
• Robert and Maryland Engaged — Robert is engaged to Maryland, who is also pursued by Raymond. Characters: Robert Carr, Maryland Warren Location: Not specified
• Raymond's Scheme — Raymond devises a situation involving a runaway horse to discredit Robert. Characters: Robert Carr, Maryland Warren, Raymond Haynes Location: Not specified
• Maryland Is Rescued — Raymond saves Maryland from the runaway horse. Characters: Maryland Warren, Raymond Haynes Location: Not specified
• Robert Appears Cowardly — Raymond makes the incident appear to show that Robert was too cowardly to help. Characters: Robert Carr, Maryland Warren, Raymond Haynes Location: Not specified
• Maryland Accuses Robert — Maryland accuses Robert of being a coward. Characters: Robert Carr, Maryland Warren Location: Not specified

Accusation and Exile

After the United States declares war on Germany, Robert faces another accusation of cowardice and disloyalty. Maryland ends their engagement, and Robert's despondent walk ends with an attack and his removal on a westbound train.

Key Events

• War Against Germany — The United States declares war on Germany. Characters: Robert Carr Location: Not specified
• A Second Accusation — Robert is again accused of cowardice and disloyalty to the United States. Characters: Robert Carr, Maryland Warren Location: Not specified
• Engagement Broken — Disgusted, Maryland ends her engagement to Robert. Characters: Robert Carr, Maryland Warren Location: Not specified
• Robert Walks Alone — Despondent, Robert goes for a walk. Characters: Robert Carr Location: Not specified
• Hobos Attack Robert — A group of hobos sets upon Robert and beats him unconscious. Characters: Robert Carr Location: Not specified
• Robert Is Robbed — The hobos rob Robert while he is unconscious. Characters: Robert Carr Location: Not specified
• Westbound Train — The hobos load Robert onto a westbound train. Characters: Robert Carr Location: A westbound train

A New Life in Arizona

Robert is tramping in Arizona with hobo friends. Maryland arrives on vacation with her mother and Raymond, who continues pursuing her.

Key Events

• Tramping in Arizona — Robert is now tramping around Arizona with hobo friends. Characters: Robert Carr Location: Arizona
• Maryland Arrives on Vacation — Maryland arrives in Arizona on vacation with her mother and Raymond. Characters: Maryland Warren, Raymond Haynes Location: Arizona
• Raymond Continues Pursuit — Raymond is still pursuing Maryland during the vacation. Characters: Maryland Warren, Raymond Haynes Location: Arizona

Rescue Across the Border

Yaqui Indians kidnap Maryland and take her across the border into Mexico. Robert rescues her, proving his bravery and loyalty to the United States.

Key Events

• Maryland Is Kidnapped — A group of Yaqui Indians kidnaps Maryland. Characters: Maryland Warren Location: Arizona
• Taken Across the Border — Maryland's captors take her across the border into Mexico. Characters: Maryland Warren Location: Across the border into Mexico
• Robert Rescues Maryland — Robert rescues Maryland, demonstrating his bravery and loyalty to the United States. Characters: Robert Carr, Maryland Warren Location: Mexico

Story Breakdown

• Robert's Formation — Robert's upbringing shapes his early outlook.
  • Grandfather's Influence — Robert is raised by his grandfather, a former Confederate colonel.
  • Government Distrust — His grandfather teaches him to distrust the U.S. government.
• A Contested Engagement — Robert's engagement to Maryland is threatened by Raymond's pursuit.
  • Raymond Pursues Maryland — Raymond pursues Maryland while she is engaged to Robert.
  • Runaway Horse Scheme — Raymond arranges a situation that lets him save Maryland and makes Robert look cowardly.
• Accusations Deepen — Robert's reputation and relationship suffer amid accusations of cowardice and disloyalty.
  • Maryland's Accusation — Maryland believes Robert failed to help her and calls him a coward.
  • War and Disloyalty — After war is declared on Germany, Robert is again accused of cowardice and disloyalty.
• Separation and Displacement — The broken engagement is followed by Robert's attack and journey west.
  • Engagement Ends — Maryland breaks off her engagement to Robert.
  • Westbound Train — Hobos rob and beat Robert, then load him onto a westbound train.
• Arizona Crossroads — Robert's new circumstances bring him near Maryland and Raymond again.
  • Tramping in Arizona — Robert is tramping around Arizona with hobo friends.
  • Vacation Arrival — Maryland arrives in Arizona with her mother and Raymond.
• Kidnapping and Rescue — Maryland's kidnapping creates the crisis through which Robert demonstrates his character.
  • Taken into Mexico — Yaqui Indians kidnap Maryland and take her across the border.
  • Courage Proven — Robert rescues Maryland and proves his bravery and loyalty to the United States.

Directed by

Christy Cabanne

Key Cast

• E.K. Lincoln — Robert Carr
• Spottiswoode Aitken — Col. DuBrey Carter
• Millicent Fisher — Maryland Warren
• Frederick Vroom — Braxton Warren
• Helen Dunbar — Mrs. Warren