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The Battling Fool

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William Fairbanks stars in this fighting feature about a rural rube who enters the ring to earn prize money to help a crippled girl.

DirectorW.S. Van Dyke

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Cast · Directed by W.S. Van Dyke

WF
William Fairbanks
Mark Jenkins
ENEva Novak
Eva Novak
Helen Chadwick
FB
Fred J. Butler
Hiram Chadwick
LW
Laura Winston
Mrs.Chadwick
MF
Mark Fenton
Reverend Josiah Jenkins
CCCatherine Craig
Catherine Craig
Madeline Le Bertin
JB
Jack Byron
Clarence Lorraine
PHPat Harmon
Pat Harmon
Jerry Sullivan
AW
Andrew Waldron
Reuben - the Chief of Police
TATed Adams
Ted Adams
Townsman at Boxing Match (uncredited)
EKEdgar Kennedy
Edgar Kennedy
Dan O'Leary (as Ed Kennedy)

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The Battling Fool — streaming FAQ

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The Battling Fool isn't streaming anywhere in United Kingdom yet.

Is The Battling Fool on Netflix?

No, The Battling Fool is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026.

Is The Battling Fool on Amazon Prime Video?

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Where can I watch The Battling Fool for free?

The Battling Fool isn't streaming in United Kingdom yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Battling Fool?

The Battling Fool hasn't started streaming in United Kingdom yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around September 19, 1924. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.