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The Dragon’s Claw

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Synopsis

A little girl and her father are among the settlers in a small western town. The father is very friendly with the neighboring Indian tribe and is presented with a quaint piece of metal representing a dragon's claw, the tribe's good luck omen. Some time later, while traveling with his daughter, he is held up by a band of bandits and shot dead. A bandit takes from him this dragon's claw. Years pass. The little girl has grown into a beautiful young lady. She marries. Their love is very real and their life most happy. He decides to go out west to see a mine that yields the richest gold and his wife expresses a desire to go along with him. The mine is christened "The Dragon's Claw," because of an Indian charm the man owns. While out on a western desert, he shows the dragon's claw to his wife. She then recognizes it as the kind her father possessed when he was killed. She has understood it to be the only one of its kind. She now believes it is her husband who killed her father.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

October 13, 1915

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Stanner E.V. Taylor
Original Title
The Dragon’s Claw
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
No Language
Runtime
31m
Production Studios
Balboa Amusement Producing Company

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Stanner E.V. Taylor

Department Leadership Roster

Stanner E.V. Taylor

Stanner E.V. Taylor

Director

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Dragon’s Claw.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dragon’s Claw

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Dragon’s Claw about?

A little girl and her father are among the settlers in a small western town. The father is very friendly with the neighboring Indian tribe and is presented with a quaint piece of metal representing a dragon's claw, the tribe's good luck omen. Some time later, while traveling with his daughter, he is held up by a band of bandits and shot dead. A bandit takes from him this dragon's claw. Years pass. The little girl has grown into a beautiful young lady. She marries. Their love is very real and their life most happy. He decides to go out west to see a mine that yields the richest gold and his wife expresses a desire to go along with him. The mine is christened "The Dragon's Claw," because of an Indian charm the man owns. While out on a western desert, he shows the dragon's claw to his wife. She then recognizes it as the kind her father possessed when he was killed. She has understood it to be the only one of its kind. She now believes it is her husband who killed her father.

Who directed The Dragon’s Claw?

The Dragon’s Claw was directed by Stanner E.V. Taylor.

Who stars in The Dragon’s Claw?

The principal cast of The Dragon’s Claw includes Marion Leonard, Walter Hampden, Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher.

When was The Dragon’s Claw released and how long is it?

The Dragon’s Claw was released in 1915 with a total runtime of 31m.