Thrown to the Lions
Synopsis
Linnie Carter, a cabaret entertainer, struggles to remain innocent in the midst of the fast life. Harry Sullivan, a gangster, becomes attentive to Linnie and asks her to marry him and, believing that his intentions are sincere, she accepts. When Linnie's friend Irma Wood and her husband Billy, who plays a clown in a cabaret act, discover that Harry has no intention of marrying Linnie and that Linnie is in danger, they rescue her from a phony marriage ceremony and force her to face the truth about Harry.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 24, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lucius Henderson
- Screenplay & Story
- Wallace Irwin, Norbert Lusk
- Original Title
- Thrown to the Lions
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lucius Henderson
Wallace Irwin, Norbert Lusk
Department Leadership Roster
Norbert Lusk
Writer
Lucius Henderson
Director
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What is Thrown to the Lions about?
Linnie Carter, a cabaret entertainer, struggles to remain innocent in the midst of the fast life. Harry Sullivan, a gangster, becomes attentive to Linnie and asks her to marry him and, believing that his intentions are sincere, she accepts. When Linnie's friend Irma Wood and her husband Billy, who plays a clown in a cabaret act, discover that Harry has no intention of marrying Linnie and that Linnie is in danger, they rescue her from a phony marriage ceremony and force her to face the truth about Harry.
Who directed Thrown to the Lions?
Thrown to the Lions was directed by Lucius Henderson.
Who stars in Thrown to the Lions?
The principal cast of Thrown to the Lions includes Mary Fuller, Joseph W. Girard, Augustus Phillips, Finita De Sopia, Clifford Grey.
When was Thrown to the Lions released and how long is it?
Thrown to the Lions was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 50m.