The Tiger's Coat
Synopsis
The film begins in the southern California home of Alexander MacAllister (Lawson Butt) where he is confronting Andrew Hyde (Miles McCarthy) who is accused of crooked dealings. Alexander threatens to expose Hyde, and Hyde defies him to do his worst. A banker friend tells MacAllister, "Why don't you get married?" They are interrupted by an unexpected caller on that rainy evening, a young lady, Jean Ogilvie, the daughter of a Scotsman family friend from Mexico. He puts her up and later remarks that she has dark skin for a Scottish lass. "Mexican sun," she explains. "I expected to find an old man," Jean remarks to herself.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 8, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roy Clements
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Cunningham
- Original Title
- The Tiger's Coat
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 55m
- Production Studios
- Dial Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roy Clements
Jack Cunningham, Elizabeth Dejeans
Department Leadership Roster
Roy Clements
Director
Jack Cunningham
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Tiger's Coat
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Tiger's Coat about?
The film begins in the southern California home of Alexander MacAllister (Lawson Butt) where he is confronting Andrew Hyde (Miles McCarthy) who is accused of crooked dealings. Alexander threatens to expose Hyde, and Hyde defies him to do his worst. A banker friend tells MacAllister, "Why don't you get married?" They are interrupted by an unexpected caller on that rainy evening, a young lady, Jean Ogilvie, the daughter of a Scotsman family friend from Mexico. He puts her up and later remarks that she has dark skin for a Scottish lass. "Mexican sun," she explains. "I expected to find an old man," Jean remarks to herself.
Who directed The Tiger's Coat?
The Tiger's Coat was directed by Roy Clements.
Who stars in The Tiger's Coat?
The principal cast of The Tiger's Coat includes Tina Modotti, Lawson Butt, Myrtle Stedman, Miles McCarthy, Frank Weed.
When was The Tiger's Coat released and how long is it?
The Tiger's Coat was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 55m.
Is The Tiger's Coat based on a book or true story?
The Tiger's Coat is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Elizabeth Dejeans".