The Lure of the Wild

"JANE NOVAK and "The Wonder Dog" Lightning in "The Lure of the Wild," a strong stirring drama of primitive emotions set in the magnificent grandeur of the great woods. A beautiful wife, a baby daughter, and yet the "Lure of the Wild" called him back."

1925 0h 58m EN

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Synopsis

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Jim Belmont, believing his wife Agnes loves Gordon Daniels, leaves for the Canadian wilderness with his daughter Cuddles and his dog Shep. He is killed by Mike Murdock at Daniels' instigation. Shep aids and protects Cuddles, who was abandoned to the mercy of the elements by her father's death. The dog fetches the trapper Poleon Dufresne, who sends for Agnes. She is followed by Daniels. Murdock confesses his crime to Dufresne. Shep saves Agnes from attack by Daniels and herds him to a cliff, where Daniels falls to his death. Agnes and Dufresne then wed.

“JANE NOVAK and "The Wonder Dog" Lightning in "The Lure of the Wild," a strong stirring drama of primitive emotions set in the magnificent grandeur of the great woods. A beautiful wife, a baby daughter, and yet the "Lure of the Wild" called him back.”

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Cast

Jane Novak
Agnes Belmont
Alan Roscoe
Jim Belmont
Richard Tucker
Gordon Daniels
Mario Carillo
Poleon Dufresne
Pat Harmon
Mike Murdock
Lightning the German Shepherd
Shep the Dog
Billie Jeane Phelps
Baby Cuddles

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Frank R. Strayer
Writers: Tom J. Hopkins
Languages: No Language
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 58-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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101 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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3 / 8

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Charles J. Hunt shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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5 / 8

CAST

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Jane Novak and Alan Roscoe and Richard Tucker carry the top of the cast.

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AWARDS

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Marketing tagline: "JANE NOVAK and "The Wonder Dog" Lightning in "The Lure of the Wild," a strong stirring drama of primitive emotions set in the magnificent grandeur of the great woods. A beautiful wife, a baby daughter, and yet the "Lure of the Wild" called him back.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0016057 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Frank R. Strayer directs. Charles J. Hunt cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in No Language.

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Things worth knowing

1Tight 58-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2101 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Editor Charles J. Hunt shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Jane Novak and Alan Roscoe and Richard Tucker carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "JANE NOVAK and "The Wonder Dog" Lightning in "The Lure of the Wild," a strong stirring drama of primitive emotions set in the magnificent grandeur of the great woods. A beautiful wife, a baby daughter, and yet the "Lure of the Wild" called him back.".
7IMDB entry: tt0016057 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.