A Man of Action (1923): cast, story & where to watch
1923 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1923, A Man of Action is a comedy, crime and drama film directed by James W. Horne, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. Wealthy Bruce MacAllister, goaded by his fiancée, Helen, into proving that he is a man of action rather than a pampered youth tells his estate administrator, Eugene Preston, that he is going east for a meeting. Instead, Bruce dons a disguise and infiltrates the San Francisco underworld. Mistaken for master criminal "The Chicago Kid", he finds himself leading the gang in a robbery of his own fortune in diamonds. Discovering Eugene's intention to steal the jewels for himself he engineers it so the loot changes hands many times. Getting wise, Helen summons the police, the criminals are apprehended, and she sees Bruce in a new light.
Who’s in it. A Man of Action stars Douglas MacLean as Bruce MacAllister, Marguerite De La Motte as Helen Sumner, Raymond Hatton as Harry Hopwood and Wade Boteler as Spike McNab, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, A Man of Action 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 A Man of Action page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Man of Action tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Man of Action (1923)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Man of Action change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Man of Action worth watching?
- A Man of Action holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Man of Action?
- A Man of Action stars Douglas MacLean, Marguerite De La Motte, Raymond Hatton, Wade Boteler and Arthur Stuart Hull.
- When was A Man of Action released?
- A Man of Action was released in 1923, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.