Mabel, Mabel Tiger Trainer
Synopsis
A story of the world's first female tiger trainer who claimed her love for her tigers was so great she wanted to die in the ring. Raised in poverty in Kentucky, Mabel Stark joined the circus in 1911 and became the first woman to train tigers, earning the center ring despite being told that women couldn't work the big cats. In a 57-year career, she headlined shows with Ringling Bros and Barnum and Bailey, survived multiple maulings and marriages, starred in Hollywood movies, and managed up to 20 cats by forming intimate relationships with each, rather than using the whip. Her life ended tragically just outside of Jungleland in Thousand Oaks, CA, and her legacy and the golden era of the American circus is recounted by former animal trailers, performers and historian Janet Davis, with Mabel's voice, from her memoir "Hold That Tiger", provided by Oscar ®-winner Melissa Leo.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 10, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leslie Zemeckis
- Screenplay & Story
- Leslie Zemeckis
- Original Title
- Mabel, Mabel Tiger Trainer
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leslie Zemeckis
Leslie Zemeckis
Evan Finn
Department Leadership Roster
Leslie Zemeckis
Director
Leslie Zemeckis
Writer
Evan Finn
Editor
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What is Mabel, Mabel Tiger Trainer about?
A story of the world's first female tiger trainer who claimed her love for her tigers was so great she wanted to die in the ring. Raised in poverty in Kentucky, Mabel Stark joined the circus in 1911 and became the first woman to train tigers, earning the center ring despite being told that women couldn't work the big cats. In a 57-year career, she headlined shows with Ringling Bros and Barnum and Bailey, survived multiple maulings and marriages, starred in Hollywood movies, and managed up to 20 cats by forming intimate relationships with each, rather than using the whip. Her life ended tragically just outside of Jungleland in Thousand Oaks, CA, and her legacy and the golden era of the American circus is recounted by former animal trailers, performers and historian Janet Davis, with Mabel's voice, from her memoir "Hold That Tiger", provided by Oscar ®-winner Melissa Leo.
Who directed Mabel, Mabel Tiger Trainer?
Mabel, Mabel Tiger Trainer was directed by Leslie Zemeckis.
Who stars in Mabel, Mabel Tiger Trainer?
The principal cast of Mabel, Mabel Tiger Trainer includes Melissa Leo.
When was Mabel, Mabel Tiger Trainer released and how long is it?
Mabel, Mabel Tiger Trainer was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.