
The Sleeping Lion
Synopsis
Italian potter Tony adopts an Italian waif, little Tony, and takes him from New York to the West to realize a long-held dream of owning a ranch.
Top Cast
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June 23, 1919
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rupert Julian
- Screenplay & Story
- Elliott J. Clawson, Bernard McConville
- Original Title
- The Sleeping Lion
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rupert Julian
Elliott J. Clawson, Bernard McConville
Edward A. Kull
Department Leadership Roster
Elliott J. Clawson
Writer
Edward A. Kull
Director of Photography
Rupert Julian
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Sleeping Lion.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sleeping Lion
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Sleeping Lion about?
Italian potter Tony adopts an Italian waif, little Tony, and takes him from New York to the West to realize a long-held dream of owning a ranch.
Who directed The Sleeping Lion?
The Sleeping Lion was directed by Rupert Julian.
Who stars in The Sleeping Lion?
The principal cast of The Sleeping Lion includes Monroe Salisbury, Pat Moore, Rhea Mitchell, Herschel Mayall, Alfred Allen.
When was The Sleeping Lion released and how long is it?
The Sleeping Lion was released in 1919 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
