Bucking the Tiger
“"With his back to the wall he took one last desperate chance and - just wait until you see Conway Tearle in 'Bucking the Tiger'"”
Synopsis
Five down-on-their-luck miners in Circle City, Alaska gather at a local hotel, desperate to recoup their depleted finances. MacDonald, a former football star, suggests they buy an insurance policy on whichever man draws the fatal ace. At the end of the year, that man would commit suicide so the remaining four could collect the payout. MacDonald purposefully draws the ace, but soon after discovers a gold vein in his mine. He abandons the suicidal insurance plan and shares his newfound wealth with the group. The fortune also saves a woman named Emily—who traveled to the harsh north to marry a man who turned out to be broke—and she begins a romance with MacDonald instead.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 1, 1921
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henry Kolker
- Screenplay & Story
- Achmed Abdullah, Edward J. Montagne, May Tully
- Original Title
- Bucking the Tiger
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Selznick Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henry Kolker
Achmed Abdullah, Edward J. Montagne, May Tully
Jacob A. Badaracco
Howard Bretherton
Department Leadership Roster
Henry Kolker
Director
May Tully
Writer
Jacob A. Badaracco
Director of Photography
Howard Bretherton
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bucking the Tiger
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What is Bucking the Tiger about?
Five down-on-their-luck miners in Circle City, Alaska gather at a local hotel, desperate to recoup their depleted finances. MacDonald, a former football star, suggests they buy an insurance policy on whichever man draws the fatal ace. At the end of the year, that man would commit suicide so the remaining four could collect the payout. MacDonald purposefully draws the ace, but soon after discovers a gold vein in his mine. He abandons the suicidal insurance plan and shares his newfound wealth with the group. The fortune also saves a woman named Emily—who traveled to the harsh north to marry a man who turned out to be broke—and she begins a romance with MacDonald instead.
Who directed Bucking the Tiger?
Bucking the Tiger was directed by Henry Kolker.
Who stars in Bucking the Tiger?
The principal cast of Bucking the Tiger includes Conway Tearle, Winifred Westover, Gladden James, Helen Montrose, George A. Wright.
When was Bucking the Tiger released and how long is it?
Bucking the Tiger was released in 1921 with a total runtime of Unknown.