The Right That Failed
The Right That Failed is a 1922 American silent melodrama film directed by Bayard Veiller. Based on a short story by John Phillips Marquand, the film stars Bert Lytell, Virginia Valli, and De [Witt Jennings]. It was released by Metro Pictures on February 20, 1922. It is not known whether the film currently survives.
Plot
As described in a film magazine, prize fighter Johnny Duffey falls in love with a young society woman Constance Talbot. When he breaks his right hand in a bout and is forced to rest for three months, Johnny goes to the fashionable resort Craigmoor to be near Constance. One of his hero-worshipers, a chauffeur, becomes his valet and tutor in correct social etiquette. Constances father recognizes Johnny but keeps his secret until Johnny whips Roy Van Twiller, a cad who was attempting to expose him. Constance learns Johnny's true profession, and they obtain her parents’ approval for their marriage.Cast
- Bert Lytell as Johnny Duffey
- Virginia Valli as Constance Talbot
- De Witt Jennings as Mr. Talbot
- Philo McCullough as Roy Van Twiller
- Otis Harlan as Mr. Duffey
- Max Davidson as Michael Callahan