The Tiger Woman (1917): cast, story & where to watch
1917 · Film
Released in 1917, The Tiger Woman is a notable film directed by J. Gordon Edwards.
What it’s about. Theda Bara's vamping is at its most evil here. She plays the Russian Princess Petrovitch, who loves only her pearls. Her husband, the Prince (E.F. Roseman), sells state secrets to a spy to pay her exorbitant bills, and her response is to report him to the secret police. Then she runs off to Monte Carlo with her lover, Count Zerstoff (Emil deVarney), but she poisons him after he racks up a load of gambling losses.
Who’s in it. The Tiger Woman stars Theda Bara as Princess Petrovitch, Emil De Varney as The Count, John Webb Dillion as Stevan (as John Webb Dillon) and Glen White as Edwin Harris, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Tiger Woman page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Tiger Woman (1917)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Tiger Woman change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Tiger Woman?
- The Tiger Woman stars Theda Bara, Emil De Varney, John Webb Dillion, Glen White and Mary Martin.
- When was The Tiger Woman released?
- The Tiger Woman was released in 1917.