Soft Boiled

Soft Boiled is a 1923 American silent comedy Western film written and directed by John G. Blystone. The film stars Tom Mix, Billie Dove, Joseph W. Girard, Lee Shumway, Tom Wilson, and Frank Beal. The film was released on August 26, 1923, by Fox Film Corporation.

Plot
Tom Steele (played by Tom Mix) and his uncle John Steele (portrayed by Frank Beal) both struggle with short tempers. While Tom has diligently worked to manage his temper, John decides to test his progress. He challenges Tom, betting that he cannot go an entire month without losing his temper.

Having successfully completed the challenge of controlling his temper for an entire month, Tom Steele finds himself in a precarious situation. The insults hurled during the bet at his sweetheart, Billie Dove, prove to be the proverbial straw that breaks the camel’s back.

Cast

 * Tom Mix as Tom Steele
 * Billie Dove as The Girl
 * Joseph W. Girard as The Ranch Owner
 * Lee Shumway as The Road House Manager
 * Tom Wilson as The Butler
 * Frank Beal as John Steele
 * Jack Curtis as The Ranch Foreman
 * Charles Hill Mailes as The Lawyer
 * Harry Dunkinson as The Storekeeper
 * Clarence Wilson as The Reformer
 * Tony the Horse as Tony

Preservation
A complete copy of Soft Boiled is located at the George Eastman Museum.