The Heart of a Lion(1917)
He's Wearing The Blue Shirt Again The most beloved star of motion pictures is appearing in one of his famous favorite roles of the great north woods.
The Heart of a Lion Synopsis
Hiram Danforth (William Farnum) is on a quest to find his birth mother, a search complicated by his upbringing and the social context of the time. The movie explores the themes of his murky, repressed past, and the journey he undertakes to uncover it.
The Heart of a Lion (1917) is a drama film directed by Frank Lloyd, released on December 15, 1917 with a runtime of 1h 10m. It stars William Farnum, Mary Martin, William Courtleigh Jr. and Wanda Hawley.
- Director:
- Frank Lloyd
- Writers:
- Frank Lloyd, Ralph Connor
- Cinematographer:
- William C. Foster
- Production:
- Fox Film Corporation
- Status:
- Released
The Heart of a Lion Cast & Crew
Main cast
William Farnum
as Barney Kemper
Mary Martin
as Margaret Danforth
William Courtleigh Jr.
as Dick Kemper
Wanda Hawley
as Iola Hamilton
Walter Law
as Tex
Marc Robbins
as Hiram Danforth M.D.
- Rita Bori
Rita Bori
as Dolly
Key crew
Directed by Frank Lloyd, written by Frank Lloyd and Ralph Connor.
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The Heart of a Lion – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Heart of a Lion?
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The main cast of The Heart of a Lion (1917) includes William Farnum, Mary Martin, William Courtleigh Jr., Wanda Hawley and Walter Law. The film was directed by Frank Lloyd. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Heart of a Lion released?
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The Heart of a Lion was released on December 15, 1917 and runs for 1h 10m.