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  • The Lion's Breath (1916)
  • Short | Short, Comedy
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The Lion's Breath (1916)
Short | Short, Comedy

Clarence is a timid man and as a consequence does not find favor in the eyes of his sweetheart's mother, who desires a bold, brave man for her daughter, "Spike," while little, is very "loud," and even has the nerve to put a professional ...See moreClarence is a timid man and as a consequence does not find favor in the eyes of his sweetheart's mother, who desires a bold, brave man for her daughter, "Spike," while little, is very "loud," and even has the nerve to put a professional prize fighter "to sleep," when the latter interferes with him. He and Clarence meet each other accidentally and Clarence suffers from the meeting. Professor Giblets, an eminent scientist, has made a marvelous discovery in his laboratory. By the combination of an electric battery and the ultraviolet rays, he can transform the attributes of one animal to that of another, even a human. Clarence takes his girl for an outing in the park and they are having a real nice time when Clarence is greatly frightened by a swan eating out of his hand. "Spike," wandering about, comes to their rescue Clarence is discouraged with life and is about to end it all, when he is rescued by Prof. Giblets. Clarence tells his troubles and the professor comforts him with the assertion that by means of his invention Clarence will become a new man. The apparatus is arranged and the machinery set going. At one end of the tube sits Clarence, while at the other end is a ferocious brute of a lion. The experiment is completed. Clarence runs to the side of the lion and cuffs him on the ears. The professor is roughly thrown aside and Clarence rushes out. Clarence wanders into a saloon, throws out all the loafers, spits in the bartender's face and acts "bad" generally. Wandering to the park, he finds his girl and "Spike." "Spike" is given the surprise of his life and beats a hasty retreat. Clarence takes his girl home, and on the way bends iron lamp posts for the fun of it. Mother is surprised at his breezy entrance, but after a short "argument" he is acknowledged lord and master, and as the story ends, Clarence is comfortably installed in a large chair, while his wife and mother-in-law hasten to do his bidding. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
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Al Christie (scenario) (as Al E. Christie)
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Updated Mar 3, 1916

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Mar 3, 1916 (United States)

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5 cast members
Name Known for
Neal Burns
Clarence Clarence   See fewer
Billie Rhodes
Clarence's Sweetheart Clarence's Sweetheart   See fewer
George B. French
Professor Giblets Professor Giblets   See fewer
Jean Hathaway
The Sweetheart's Mother The Sweetheart's Mother   See fewer
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