Lassoing a Lion

Lassoing a Lion

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Lassoing a Lion

1915

0h 11m

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Simon Valjon is inordinately jealous of his pretty, young wife, Mary, who, however, never gives him cause to doubt her fidelity and affection. The young couple have their home on a South African ranch in a neighborhood infested by wild beasts, particularly lions. Kimball, an artist, seeks their hospitality.

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Tom Santschi

Simon Valjon

Tom Santschi

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Bessie Eyton

Mary Valjon

Bessie Eyton

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Charles Wheelock

Kimball

Charles Wheelock

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Lafe McKee

Uncle Paul

Lafe McKee

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