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Hold That Lion! (1926): cast, story & where to watch

1926 · Film · ★ 8

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Released in 1926, Hold That Lion! is a comedy film directed by William Beaudine, running about 60 minutes.

What it’s about. Jimmie Hastings falls wildly in love with Marjorie Brand, and he and his pal Dick Warren follow the two on a trip around the world. He meets her in Africa and she invites him on a hunt for "cats". He accepts, but finds out that the "cats" aren't exactly the kinds of cats he had in mind.

Who’s in it. Hold That Lion! stars Douglas MacLean as Jimmie Hastings, Walter Hiers as Dick Warren, Constance Howard as Marjorie Brand and Cyril Chadwick as H. Horace Smythe, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Hold That Lion! sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hold That Lion! page.

If you liked it. Fans of Hold That Lion! tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Hold That Lion! (1926)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hold That Lion! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Hold That Lion! worth watching?
Hold That Lion! holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Hold That Lion!?
Hold That Lion! stars Douglas MacLean, Walter Hiers, Constance Howard, Cyril Chadwick and Wade Boteler.
When was Hold That Lion! released?
Hold That Lion! was released in 1926, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.