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  • Nearly Lion Tamers (1912)
  • Short | Short, Comedy
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Nearly Lion Tamers (1912)
Short | Short, Comedy
Mr. Stout and Mr. Thynne are at their wits' end to obtain a square meal. They watch with envy a street performer put a lion through his tricks before a large and enthusiastic crowd, which responds generously. This looks like easy money, so...See moreMr. Stout and Mr. Thynne are at their wits' end to obtain a square meal. They watch with envy a street performer put a lion through his tricks before a large and enthusiastic crowd, which responds generously. This looks like easy money, so they decide to try the same scheme. They hunt around for wild beasts, but the best they can find is a donkey, which they make to resemble the "king of the jungle" by artificial means. With a lion's mask and tail the donkey appears quite ferocious, and the spectators gather in large numbers. The performance proves a huge success until suddenly the donkey hears the roar of the real lion, and, kicking up his heels, bolts in terror, leaving his mask and other disguises behind, to the mortification of his masters and the anger of the crowd, who execute terrible vengeance upon the two impostors. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
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Updated Nov 20, 1912
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Dec 21, 1912 (United States)

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