The Lion Man poster

The Lion Man (1919)

Movie ★ 9.0 360 min

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.

Albert Russell Director Jack Wells Director Karl R. Coolidge Writer

▶ Play

Quick facts

Released
December 29, 1919
Runtime
360 min
IMDb
tt0010361
Language
Studio
Universal Film Manufacturing Company

Cast

The Man from U.N.C.L.E. 2015 ★ 7.1
Bean 1997 ★ 6.5
Léon: The Professional 1994 ★ 8.3
Project Gutenberg 2018 ★ 7.2
Shade 2003 ★ 6.2
Confidence 2003 ★ 6.3
Executive Protection 2001 ★ 6.2
Trespass 1992 ★ 6.3
Criminal 2004 ★ 6.2
The Loner 1987 ★ 6.0
China Salesman 2017 ★ 5.3
Jian Bing Man 2015 ★ 5.1

Also Worth Watching

The Mask of Zorro 1998
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker 2019
Wonder Woman 1984 2020
Black Gold 2011
The 355 2022
Mackenna's Gold 1969
Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins 1985
Hellfighters 1968
Monsters of Man 2020
Black Panther 2018
Hatari! 1962
Alita: Battle Angel 2019
God Is a Bullet 2023
Suicide Squad 2016
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness 2022
The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus 2009
Star Trek Beyond 2016
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice 2016

Frequently asked questions

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.
Who directed The Lion Man?
The Lion Man was directed by Albert Russell, Jack Wells.
Who stars in The Lion Man?
The Lion Man stars Kathleen O'Connor, Jack Perrin, Mack V. Wright, J. Barney Sherry.
When was The Lion Man released?
The Lion Man is a 1919 action, adventure film.
Where can I watch The Lion Man?
You can watch The Lion Man with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.