Reggie Mixes In

Reggie Mixes In, also known as Facing the Music, is a 1916 American silent action/comedy-drama film starring Douglas Fairbanks and directed by Christy Cabanne. The film was produced by Fine Arts Film Company and distributed by Triangle Film Corporation. The film is extant and in the public domain.

Plot

Wealthy Reggie Morton falls in love with Agnes Shannon, a dancer on the Bowery, and takes a job as a bouncer to be near her. His rival is Tony Bernard, the leader of a gang, whose henchmen attack Reggie. Reggie fights them off, and then fights the gang leader in an empty warehouse to determine the winner of Agnes's love.

Production

The working title for the film was The Bouncer. The film was predominantly made in a studio, although some scenes were filmed in Newport in Orange County in 1916.

Reception

Douglas Fairbanks received positive reviews for his performance, while Bessie Love's reviews were mixed.