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The Challenge Accepted (1918): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

1918 · Film · ★ 8

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Released in 1918, The Challenge Accepted is a drama film directed by Edwin L. Hollywood, running about 50 minutes.

What it’s about. In the Blue Ridge Mountains Postmaster's daughter Sally Haston loves Steve Carey, but wants him to enlist and fight the Germans during the Great War. Steve is unhappy at the training camp Steve argues with his roughneck tentmate Billy Murphy. When Steve deserts to visit Sally she takes him back to the camp, where Captain Roderick Brooke sympathetically explains the purpose of the war. Later, moonshiner James Grogan holes up with a gun to escape the draft and holds Sally prisoner. Her father organizes a posse, but Steve, home on leave, rescues her and announces that he is leaving for Europe to fight for democracy.

Who’s in it. The Challenge Accepted stars Zena Keefe as Sally Haston, Charles Eldridge as John Haston, Russell Simpson as Uncle Zeke Sawyer and Chester Barnett as Steve Carey, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Challenge Accepted sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Challenge Accepted page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Challenge Accepted tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.

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Where can I watch The Challenge Accepted (1918)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Challenge Accepted change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Challenge Accepted worth watching?
The Challenge Accepted holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in The Challenge Accepted?
The Challenge Accepted stars Zena Keefe, Charles Eldridge, Russell Simpson, Chester Barnett and Joel Day.
When was The Challenge Accepted released?
The Challenge Accepted was released in 1918, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.