FIGHTING MAD

Cinemavixion Review

Sam Newfield's "Fighting Mad" from 1939 is a brisk adventure that plunges viewers into a tale of espionage and pursuit across the Canadian border. Starring James Newill as the determined Sergeant Renfrew and Dave O'Brien as the capable Constable Kelly, the film centers on the plight of Ann Fenwick (Sally Blane), a witness to a bank robbery who becomes entangled with the very criminals she could expose. The narrative skillfully weaves a cat-and-mouse game as Fenwick attempts to evade capture, aided and hindered by the law and the outlaws alike. Newill embodies the stoic Canadian Mountie with conviction, while O'Brien provides a reliable foil. Though perhaps not a landmark cinematic achievement, "Fighting Mad" delivers a solid dose of B-movie thrills, characteristic of its era, with a plot that keeps the action moving and the stakes high. Its straightforward storytelling and clear-cut heroism make it an engaging watch for fans of classic Western and adventure serials.