The Fighting American, Fighting Adventurer, Universal Pictures (1924 Original Black & White Film)

In this captivating black and white film from 1924, all-American Bill Pendleton makes a drunken bet and proposes to the beautiful Mary Brainard. When Mary discovers the wager, she leaves school and sails for China with her missionary father. Realizing his mistake, Bill embarks on a daring journey to find her. Arriving in China amidst a bloody revolution, Bill learns that Mary and her father are captives of insurgents. A decorated WWI pilot, Bill must fly into mortal combat to rescue them or die trying.

Source :
Forman, T., Oliver, W. E., Gates, H. H., Schrock, R. L., O'Malley, P., Astor, M. [...] Perry, H. (1924) The fighting American. Universal Pictures Corporationuction Company, F. D., prod United States: Universal Pictures. [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/2023600644