The Third String (1914 film)

The Third String is a 1914 British silent sports comedy film directed by George Loane Tucker and starring June Gail, Frank Stanmore and George Bellamy. The film is based on a short story of the same name by W.W. Jacobs, which was later turned into a 1932 film.

Premise
A man poses as a boxer to impress a barmaid, but this leads to him being forced to fight a champion.

Cast

 * June Gail as Julia
 * Frank Stanmore as Ginger Dick
 * George Bellamy as Peter Russett
 * Judd Green as Sam Small
 * Charles Rock as Landlord
 * Charles E. Vernon as Bill Lumm