The Lad and the Lion
“Edgar Rice Burroughs' latest and most popular romance - with love triumphant”
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 14, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfred E. Green
- Screenplay & Story
- Edgar Rice Burroughs
- Original Title
- The Lad and the Lion
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Selig Polyscope Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfred E. Green
Edgar Rice Burroughs
Department Leadership Roster
Alfred E. Green
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lad and the Lion
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What is The Lad and the Lion about?
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.
Who directed The Lad and the Lion?
The Lad and the Lion was directed by Alfred E. Green.
Who stars in The Lad and the Lion?
The principal cast of The Lad and the Lion includes Vivian Reed, Will Machin, Charles Le Moyne, Al W. Filson, Cecil Holland.
When was The Lad and the Lion released and how long is it?
The Lad and the Lion was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 50m.
Is The Lad and the Lion based on a book or true story?
The Lad and the Lion is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Edgar Rice Burroughs".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Lad and the Lion?
The Lad and the Lion holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).