The Lion Man (1919)

Plot Summary

Stella Donovan is a reporter, sent out by her newspaper to cover a society circus being given by millionaire Frederick Cavendish. The circus is exclusive and reporters are not allowed, but Stella cleverly contrives to assume the role of one of the lady performers; she even carries out the wire-walking act of the performer she is impersonating. While engaged In filling this role Stella overhears a plot against Frederick Cavendish, who has just made a will disinheriting his nephew, John Cavendish. John and tricky lawyer Enright are in on the plot, assisted by actress Celeste La Rue. Their plan is to do away with Cavendish and destroy the will so that John can inherit the property.

Full Cast & Characters

Kathleen O'Connor

Stella Donovan

Jack Perrin

Jim Westcott

Mack V. Wright

The Second Lion Man

J. Barney Sherry

Frederick Cavendish

Gertrude Astor

Celeste La Rue

Henry A. Barrows

Enright

C. Norman Hammond

Ching

Bob Walker

John Cavendish

Tom London

Lacey

Slim Padgett

The First Lion Man

William A. Carroll

Wang

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