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The Lion Man (1919)

1919-12-29 · 6h 0m · EN
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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.

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Karl R. CoolidgeWriterAlbert RussellDirectorJack WellsDirector

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Kathleen O'ConnorKathleen O'ConnorStella DonovanJack PerrinJack PerrinJim WestcottMack V. WrightMack V. WrightThe Second Lion ManJ. Barney SherryJ. Barney SherryFrederick CavendishGertrude AstorGertrude AstorCeleste La RueHenry A. BarrowsHenry A. BarrowsEnrightC. Norman HammondC. Norman HammondChingBob WalkerBob WalkerJohn CavendishTom LondonTom LondonLaceySlim PadgettSlim PadgettThe First Lion ManWilliam A. CarrollWilliam A. CarrollWang

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What is The Lion Man 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.

How long is The Lion Man?

The Lion Man has a runtime of 360 minutes.