A silent boxing comedy series entry documented through production notes and cast listings.
Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases
Production Overview
Introduction of the 1923 silent film Fighting Blood and its director Al Santell. The lead actor George O'Hara is established as the central figure of the series.
Key Events
Film Title Reveal — Introduction of the 1923 silent film Fighting Blood.
Location: Production Archive
Director Introduction — Al Santell identified as the director of the series.
Location: Production Archive
Lead Actor Announcement — George O'Hara named as the starring actor.
Location: Production Archive
Cast Compilation — Listing of the all-star supporting cast members.
Location: Production Archive
Clark Gable Early Role — Note on Gable's uncredited role prior to his 1931 debut.
Location: Production Archive
Cast Assembly
The all-star supporting cast is introduced, including Kit Guard, Al Cooke, Clara Horton, Mabel Van Buren, and Clark Gable. Gable's early uncredited role is highlighted.
Key Events
Clark Gable Early Role — Note on Gable's uncredited role prior to his 1931 debut.
Location: Production Archive
Series Context Explanation — Clarification that this is part of a connected boxing film series.
Location: Production Archive
Round Naming Convention — Explanation of the 'round' naming system for the series.
Location: Production Archive
Non-Serial Clarification — Distinction that the films are not serials but connected by characters.
Location: Production Archive
Character Continuity Note — Confirmation that the same characters appear across films.
Location: Production Archive
Third Installment ID — Identification of this card as the third round.
Location: Production Archive
Series Framework
Explanation of the connected boxing film series structure and the 'round' naming convention. Clarification that the films share characters but are not serials.
Key Events
Third Installment ID — Identification of this card as the third round.
Location: Production Archive
Title Reveal: Six Second Smith — Presentation of the specific film title Six Second Smith.
Location: Production Archive
Genre Classification — Classification of the film as a sports boxing comedy.
Location: Production Archive
Silent Era Context — Placement of the film within the silent cinema era.
Location: Production Archive
Historical Debut Reference — Reference to Gable's actual debut in The Painted Desert.
Location: Production Archive
Uncredited Role Note — Clarification that Gable's appearance was uncredited.
Location: Production Archive
Historical Context
Placement of the film within the silent era and boxing comedy genre. Reference to Clark Gable's career timeline and the archival nature of the production card.
Key Events
Uncredited Role Note — Clarification that Gable's appearance was uncredited.
Location: Production Archive
Production Archive Record — Documentation of the film card as a historical record.
Location: Production Archive
Series Franchise Establishment — Acknowledgment of the connected film franchise structure.
Location: Production Archive
Actor Career Timeline — Mapping of Gable's early career before his official debut.
Location: Production Archive
Cinematic Legacy Note — Recognition of the film's place in early sports comedy history.
Location: Production Archive
Archival Documentation Close — Conclusion of the production card analysis.
Location: Production Archive
Story Breakdown
Production Details — Core information about the film's creation and directorial oversight.
Director Role — Al Santell leads the silent sports comedy series.
Era Context — Fits within the silent film era and early 20th century cinema.
Cast Roster — Ensemble of actors featured in the production card.
Lead Actor — George O'Hara anchors the boxing comedy franchise.
Supporting Ensemble — Kit Guard, Al Cooke, Clara Horton, Mabel Van Buren share screen time.
Early Career Appearance — Clark Gable appears in an uncredited role before his official debut.
Series Mechanics — Structural and naming conventions of the connected film franchise.
Round Naming — Each installment is designated as a 'round' to match the boxing theme.
Character Continuity — Same characters appear across multiple films without serial formatting.
Historical Significance — Placement of the film within cinematic and actor career timelines.
Gable Timeline — Pre-dates his 1931 debut in The Painted Desert by eight years.
Archival Record — Serves as a documented production card for early sports comedies.
Genre Elements — Thematic and stylistic components defining the film's category.
Sports Theme — Centered around boxing matches and athletic competition.
Comedy Tone — Light-hearted narrative style typical of silent era sports comedies.
Archival Context — Meta-information regarding the preservation and documentation of the film.
Card Documentation — The third round card provides cast and series metadata.
Franchise Linkage — Connects to other rounds through shared characters and production style.
Al Santell silent sports boxing comedy series starring George O'Hara, and all star cast: Kit Guard, Al Cooke, Clara Horton, Mabel Van Buren, and Clark Gable (in one of his 14 uncredited roles prior to making his real debut in 1931's "The Painted Desert"). Note that this was one of a series of boxing films with the same characters, and each new film in the series was called a "round" (appropriate for a series of boxing movies!), but these movies were not serials, just connected by having the same characters. This card is the 3rd round, "Six Second Smith".