Movie Description

Thrown to the Lions

Thrown to the Lions

(1916)

Overview

Linnie Carter, a cabaret entertainer, struggles to remain innocent in the midst of the fast life. Harry Sullivan, a gangster, becomes attentive to Linnie and asks her to marry him and, believing that his intentions are sincere, she accepts. When Linnie's friend Irma Wood and her husband Billy, who plays a clown in a cabaret act, discover that Harry has no intention of marrying Linnie and that Linnie is in danger, they rescue her from a phony marriage ceremony and force her to face the truth about Harry.

Cast

Facts

Original TitleThrown to the Lions

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1916-04-24

Original Language

Production CompaniesUniversal Film Manufacturing Company

Genres

  • Drama