The Yellow Claw
Synopsis
A frightened woman is murdered in the London apartment of a well-known novelist named Henry Leroux. The police arrest Leroux's butler, but he escapes and runs off to a mysterious opium den, the lair of a drug dealer named Mister King. Gaston Max, a detective from Paris, arrives in London to investigate the drug trafficking. Although the police take down the gang, Mr. King escapes and manages to keep his true identity a secret.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Sydney Seaward
Inspector Dunbar
Arthur M. Cullin
Dr. Cumberley
Harvey Braban
Gaston Max
Annie Esmond
Denise Ryland
Norman Page
Soames
Kitty Fielder
Lady of the Poppies
Kiyoshi Takase
Ho-Pin
A.C. Fotheringham-Lysons
Henry Leroux
Mary Massart
Helen Cumberley
Cyril Percival
John Howard Edel
Ivy King
Mrs. Leroux
June Tripp
Mrs. Vernon
Eric Albury
Gianopolis
Geoffrey Benstead
Sowerby
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- René Plaissetty
- Screenplay & Story
- Sax Rohmer, Gerard Fort Buckle
- Original Title
- The Yellow Claw
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Stoll Picture Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
René Plaissetty
Sax Rohmer, Gerard Fort Buckle
Oswald Stoll
Department Leadership Roster
René Plaissetty
Director
Sax Rohmer
Writer
Gerard Fort Buckle
Writer
Oswald Stoll
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Yellow Claw.
More Like The Yellow Claw
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Yellow Claw
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Yellow Claw about?
A frightened woman is murdered in the London apartment of a well-known novelist named Henry Leroux. The police arrest Leroux's butler, but he escapes and runs off to a mysterious opium den, the lair of a drug dealer named Mister King. Gaston Max, a detective from Paris, arrives in London to investigate the drug trafficking. Although the police take down the gang, Mr. King escapes and manages to keep his true identity a secret.
Who directed The Yellow Claw?
The Yellow Claw was directed by René Plaissetty.
Who stars in The Yellow Claw?
The principal cast of The Yellow Claw includes Sydney Seaward, Arthur M. Cullin, Harvey Braban, Annie Esmond, Norman Page.
When was The Yellow Claw released and how long is it?
The Yellow Claw was released in 1921 with a total runtime of Unknown.