The Claw
Synopsis
Clara Kimball Young stars as Mary Saurin, a British gentlewoman who journeys to South Africa to visit her district-commissioner brother Dick (Henry Woodward). Upon arriving, she is introduced to Major Anthony "Kim" Kinsella (Milton Sills), the most important and influential Army officer in the region. Falling in love with Kinsella, Mary agrees to marry him, but he is apparently killed in a native uprising.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 10, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert G. Vignola
- Screenplay & Story
- Cynthia Stockley, Charles E. Whittaker
- Original Title
- The Claw
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Clara Kimball Young Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert G. Vignola
Cynthia Stockley, Charles E. Whittaker
Clara Kimball Young
Department Leadership Roster
Robert G. Vignola
Director
Charles E. Whittaker
Writer
Clara Kimball Young
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Claw
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What is The Claw about?
Clara Kimball Young stars as Mary Saurin, a British gentlewoman who journeys to South Africa to visit her district-commissioner brother Dick (Henry Woodward). Upon arriving, she is introduced to Major Anthony "Kim" Kinsella (Milton Sills), the most important and influential Army officer in the region. Falling in love with Kinsella, Mary agrees to marry him, but he is apparently killed in a native uprising.
Who directed The Claw?
The Claw was directed by Robert G. Vignola.
Who stars in The Claw?
The principal cast of The Claw includes Clara Kimball Young, Milton Sills, Henry Woodward, Mary Mersch, Jack Holt.
When was The Claw released and how long is it?
The Claw was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 50m.
Is The Claw based on a book or true story?
The Claw is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Cynthia Stockley".