His Back Against the Wall
"Don't miss this great romance-you'll revel in its intensity and you'll wish it for your own."
Originally released in 1922. His Back Against the Wall is a comedy/western film. directed by Rowland V. Lee. At just 50 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Raymond Hatton, Virginia Valli, and Will Walling
Synopsis
Jeremy Dice, a finisher in a New York East Side tailor shop who prides himself on being a smart dresser and dancer, proves to be cowardly when he retreats from a bully who gets fresh with his girl, and his employer discharges him. Deciding to go out west, Jeremy is caught hitching the rails and comes upon two outlaws in the desert disputing over booty; they are both killed in a shoot-out, and Jeremy is proclaimed a hero by the sheriff.....
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 21, 1922
103 years ago
Runtime
0h 50m
50 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Raymond Hatton
as Jeremy Dice
Virginia Valli
as Mary Welling
Will Walling
as Sheriff Lawrence
Shannon Day
as Dorothy Petwell
J. Gordon Russell
as Bronc Lewis
W.H. Bainbridge
as Henry Welling
Virginia Madison
as Mrs. Welling
Fred Kohler
as Arizona Pete
Dudley Hendricks
as Dr. Farley
Jack Curtis
as Lew Shaler
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Goldwyn Pictures Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is His Back Against the Wall about?
Jeremy Dice, a finisher in a New York East Side tailor shop who prides himself on being a smart dresser and dancer, proves to be cowardly when he retreats from a bully who gets fresh with his girl,...
Who directed His Back Against the Wall?
His Back Against the Wall was directed by Rowland V. Lee.
How long is His Back Against the Wall?
His Back Against the Wall has a runtime of 0 hours and 50 minutes (50 minutes total).
When was His Back Against the Wall released?
His Back Against the Wall was released on May 21, 1922 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in His Back Against the Wall?
The main cast of His Back Against the Wall includes Raymond Hatton, Virginia Valli, Will Walling, Shannon Day, J. Gordon Russell.