The Lion Man (1919): cast, story & where to watch
1919 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1919, The Lion Man is an action and adventure film directed by Albert Russell, running about 360 minutes.
What it’s about. Stella Donovan is a reporter, sent out by her newspaper to cover a society circus being given by millionaire Frederick Cavendish. The circus is exclusive and reporters are not allowed, but Stella cleverly contrives to assume the role of one of the lady performers; she even carries out the wire-walking act of the performer she is impersonating. While engaged In filling this role Stella overhears a plot against Frederick Cavendish, who has just made a will disinheriting his nephew, John Cavendish. John and tricky lawyer Enright are in on the plot, assisted by actress Celeste La Rue. Their plan is to do away with Cavendish and destroy the will so that John can inherit the property.
Who’s in it. The Lion Man stars Kathleen O'Connor as Stella Donovan, Jack Perrin as Jim Westcott, Mack V. Wright as The Second Lion Man and J. Barney Sherry as Frederick Cavendish, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, The Lion Man 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 The Lion Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lion Man tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lion Man (1919)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Lion Man change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Lion Man worth watching?
- The Lion Man holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Lion Man?
- The Lion Man stars Kathleen O'Connor, Jack Perrin, Mack V. Wright, J. Barney Sherry and Gertrude Astor.
- When was The Lion Man released?
- The Lion Man was released in 1919, with a runtime of about 360 minutes.