The Jaguar's Claws
“A Story of a Mexican Bandit and an Oil Hell Town”
Synopsis
The manager of the American oil company quits out of fear of El Jaguar, the bandit who is terrorizing the Mexican countryside, Phil Jordan is sent in his place. Phil arrives with his younger sister Nancy, when the bandit makes a unwanted pass towards the girl, Phil beats him, causing El Jaguar to vow revenge. Waiting until Phil's bride Beth arrives, El Jaguar captures all three Americans and sadistically forces Phil to choose between leaving with his sister or his wife. Beth volunteers to remain as a sacrifice, and Phil and Nancy ride off, soon to encounter a troop of rangers. They all rush back to rescue Beth, but before they arrive, the bandit is killed by a woman whom he had abducted and violated on her wedding night.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 11, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marshall Neilan
- Screenplay & Story
- William M. McCoy, Beatrice DeMille, Leighton Osmun, Roswell Dague
- Original Title
- The Jaguar's Claws
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Jesse L. Lasky Feature Play Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marshall Neilan
William M. McCoy, Beatrice DeMille, Leighton Osmun, Roswell Dague
Department Leadership Roster
Marshall Neilan
Director
William M. McCoy
Writer
Beatrice DeMille
Writer
Leighton Osmun
Writer
Roswell Dague
Writer
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What is The Jaguar's Claws about?
The manager of the American oil company quits out of fear of El Jaguar, the bandit who is terrorizing the Mexican countryside, Phil Jordan is sent in his place. Phil arrives with his younger sister Nancy, when the bandit makes a unwanted pass towards the girl, Phil beats him, causing El Jaguar to vow revenge. Waiting until Phil's bride Beth arrives, El Jaguar captures all three Americans and sadistically forces Phil to choose between leaving with his sister or his wife. Beth volunteers to remain as a sacrifice, and Phil and Nancy ride off, soon to encounter a troop of rangers. They all rush back to rescue Beth, but before they arrive, the bandit is killed by a woman whom he had abducted and violated on her wedding night.
Who directed The Jaguar's Claws?
The Jaguar's Claws was directed by Marshall Neilan.
Who stars in The Jaguar's Claws?
The principal cast of The Jaguar's Claws includes Sessue Hayakawa, Fritzi Brunette, Tom Moore, Marjorie Daw, Tom Forman.
When was The Jaguar's Claws released and how long is it?
The Jaguar's Claws was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 50m.