A 1921 silent comedy where a dude literally fights a lion. No CGI, just vibes.
Stunts
Real lion wrangling with 1921 safety standards.
Practical Effects
Every gag built from physical reality, zero tricks.
Director
Marcel Perez
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Marcel Perez directed AND starred as Tweedy, part of a wave of European circus performers who became silent film stars.
This 1921 release captures the exact moment when 'man vs beast' novelty films peaked before animal welfare concerns ended the genre.
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