The Lad and the Lion(1917)
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The Lad and the Lion Synopsis
While on vacation from college, William Bankinton is shipwrecked. His mind a blank, he is picked up by a derelict ship upon which there are only a lion and a stowaway named Broot. After Broot commits suicide, Bankinton and the lion are cast adrift upon the shores of Africa where they exist in a primitive state for several months.
The Lad and the Lion (1917) is a adventure film directed by Alfred E. Green, released on May 14, 1917 with a runtime of 50m. It stars Vivian Reed, Will Machin, Charles Le Moyne and Al W. Filson.
- Director:
- Alfred E. Green
- Writers:
- Edgar Rice Burroughs
- Production:
- Selig Polyscope Company
- Status:
- Released
The Lad and the Lion Cast & Crew
Main cast
Vivian Reed
as Nakula
- Will Machin
Will Machin
as William Bankington (lad)
Charles Le Moyne
as Dan Saada
Al W. Filson
as Shiek Ali-es-hadji
Cecil Holland
as Col. Vivier
Lafe McKee
as James Bankington
Key crew
Directed by Alfred E. Green, written by Edgar Rice Burroughs.
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The Lad and the Lion – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Lad and the Lion?
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The main cast of The Lad and the Lion (1917) includes Vivian Reed, Will Machin, Charles Le Moyne, Al W. Filson and Cecil Holland. The film was directed by Alfred E. Green. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Lad and the Lion released?
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The Lad and the Lion was released on May 14, 1917 and runs for 50m.