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August 18, 1924
East St. Louis Daily Journal
East Saint Louis, Saint Clair County, Illinois
What is this article about?
Promotion for the film 'The Dangerous Coward' starring Fred Thomson at the State theatre tonight, featuring a Wild West rodeo, athletic displays, a thrilling four-round fight with Al Koffman, comedic scenes with Hazel Keener as a boy, and the horse Silver King.
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'Dangerous Coward' at State Tonight
Fred Thomson, starring in the Film Booking Office attraction, "The Dangerous Coward," will thrill the crowd at the State theatre tonight, in a hair-raising four-round fight with Al Koffman, former heavyweight pugilist. It can be truthfully said that the fight scene in "The Dangerous Coward," is the best that has ever been presented on a screen in this city.
The story starts with a real Wild West Rodeo and plenty of action. Thomson brings his athletic ability into play by competing against the pick of the cowboys, showing great versatility as a horseman and roper.
Hazel Keener plays the feminine lead and her actions at the prize fight, where she is dressed as a boy, are certain to make the house shake with laughter.
Silver King, Fred Thomson's wonder horse, proves he's a real equine star and as deserving of credit as Miss Keener and Thomson.
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Fred Thomson, starring in the Film Booking Office attraction, "The Dangerous Coward," will thrill the crowd at the State theatre tonight, in a hair-raising four-round fight with Al Koffman, former heavyweight pugilist. It can be truthfully said that the fight scene in "The Dangerous Coward," is the best that has ever been presented on a screen in this city.
The story starts with a real Wild West Rodeo and plenty of action. Thomson brings his athletic ability into play by competing against the pick of the cowboys, showing great versatility as a horseman and roper.
Hazel Keener plays the feminine lead and her actions at the prize fight, where she is dressed as a boy, are certain to make the house shake with laughter.
Silver King, Fred Thomson's wonder horse, proves he's a real equine star and as deserving of credit as Miss Keener and Thomson.
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What sub-type of article is it?
Adventure
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Film Promotion
Western Adventure
Rodeo Action
Prize Fight
Fred Thomson
Hazel Keener
What entities or persons were involved?
Fred Thomson
Al Koffman
Hazel Keener
Silver King
Where did it happen?
State Theatre
Story Details
Key Persons
Fred Thomson
Al Koffman
Hazel Keener
Silver King
Location
State Theatre
Event Date
Tonight
Story Details
The film features a Wild West rodeo with Thomson competing as a horseman and roper, a four-round fight with Al Koffman, Hazel Keener in disguise as a boy at the prize fight causing laughter, and Silver King as a star horse.