The Lair of the Wolf
Synopsis
Widow Margaret Dennis, unaware of the abusive nature of Oliver Cathcart, agrees to become his wife. Among other cruelties, Cathcart has ruined the Taylor family in a bad business deal, causing the death of Mrs. Taylor, turning Mr. Taylor into a worthless drunk and embittering their son Raymond, who swears revenge on Cathcart. Margaret's son Jim, learning of all this, forces his mother to choose between him and Cathcart.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 20, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Swickard
- Screenplay & Story
- Eugenie Magnus Ingleton
- Original Title
- The Lair of the Wolf
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Swickard
Eugenie Magnus Ingleton
Department Leadership Roster
Eugenie Magnus Ingleton
Writer
Charles Swickard
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lair of the Wolf
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What is The Lair of the Wolf about?
Widow Margaret Dennis, unaware of the abusive nature of Oliver Cathcart, agrees to become his wife. Among other cruelties, Cathcart has ruined the Taylor family in a bad business deal, causing the death of Mrs. Taylor, turning Mr. Taylor into a worthless drunk and embittering their son Raymond, who swears revenge on Cathcart. Margaret's son Jim, learning of all this, forces his mother to choose between him and Cathcart.
Who directed The Lair of the Wolf?
The Lair of the Wolf was directed by Charles Swickard.
Who stars in The Lair of the Wolf?
The principal cast of The Lair of the Wolf includes Donna Drew, Gretchen Lederer, Joseph W. Girard, Chester Bennett, Val Paul.
When was The Lair of the Wolf released and how long is it?
The Lair of the Wolf was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Lair of the Wolf?
The Lair of the Wolf holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).