The Tiger Woman
Synopsis
Theda Bara's vamping is at its most evil here. She plays the Russian Princess Petrovitch, who loves only her pearls. Her husband, the Prince (E.F. Roseman), sells state secrets to a spy to pay her exorbitant bills, and her response is to report him to the secret police. Then she runs off to Monte Carlo with her lover, Count Zerstoff (Emil deVarney), but she poisons him after he racks up a load of gambling losses.
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Theda Bara
Princess Petrovitch
Edward Roseman
Prince Petrovitch
Louis Dean
The Baron
Emil De Varney
The Count
John Webb Dillion
Stevan (as John Webb Dillon)
Glen White
Edwin Harris
Mary Martin
Mrs. Edwin Harris
Herbert Heyes
Mark Harris
Kittens Reichert
Harris Child
Edward Holt
Harris Boy's Father
Florence Martin
Marion Harding
George Clarke
Marion's Father
Kate Blancke
Marion's Mother
Charles McCann
Hans Unterkircher
(uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 18, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Bellamy, J. Gordon Edwards
- Screenplay & Story
- James W. Adams, Adrian Johnson
- Original Title
- The Tiger Woman
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Bellamy, J. Gordon Edwards
James W. Adams, Adrian Johnson
Department Leadership Roster
George Bellamy
Director
J. Gordon Edwards
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Tiger Woman
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What is The Tiger Woman about?
Theda Bara's vamping is at its most evil here. She plays the Russian Princess Petrovitch, who loves only her pearls. Her husband, the Prince (E.F. Roseman), sells state secrets to a spy to pay her exorbitant bills, and her response is to report him to the secret police. Then she runs off to Monte Carlo with her lover, Count Zerstoff (Emil deVarney), but she poisons him after he racks up a load of gambling losses.
Who directed The Tiger Woman?
The Tiger Woman was directed by George Bellamy, J. Gordon Edwards.
Who stars in The Tiger Woman?
The principal cast of The Tiger Woman includes Theda Bara, Edward Roseman, Louis Dean, Emil De Varney, John Webb Dillion.
When was The Tiger Woman released and how long is it?
The Tiger Woman was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.