Paws of the Bear (1917)
In Belgium, at the outbreak of the war, Russian agent Olga Raminoff shoots at a German general when the enemy enters town. Ray Bourke, an American traveler, gives her the protection of his name, but nevertheless both are sentenced to death. They are rescued by an allied rescue plane and later, bound for home, Ray meets an old college friend, Curt Schreiber, who is in the service of the German government. Schreiber has important papers to be delivered to Washington and, knowing that he will be searched on board ship, gives them to Ray. Olga beseeches Ray to give the papers up for her sake, but his word to Schreiber is sacred. Nearing America, Ray tells her that he will make an effort to return the papers if she will marry him.
Director: Reginald Barker
Genre: Drama, War
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: June 17, 1917
Cast
- William Desmond - Ray Bourke
- Clara Williams - Olga Raminoff
- Robert McKim - Boris Drakoff
- Wallace Worsley - Curt Schrieber
- Charles K. French - Gen. von Mittendorf
Screenplay
Production: Kay-Bee Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
lost film
More Films by Director: Reginald Barker
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Paws of the Bear about?
- In Belgium, at the outbreak of the war, Russian agent Olga Raminoff shoots at a German general when the enemy enters town. Ray Bourke, an American traveler, gives her the protection of his name, but nevertheless both are sentenced to death. They are rescued by an allied rescue plane and later, bound for home, Ray meets an old college friend, Curt Schreiber, who is in the service of the German government. Schreiber has important papers to be delivered to Washington and, knowing that he will be searched on board ship, gives them to Ray. Olga beseeches Ray to give the papers up for her sake, but his word to Schreiber is sacred. Nearing America, Ray tells her that he will make an effort to return the papers if she will marry him.
- Who directed Paws of the Bear?
- Paws of the Bear was directed by Reginald Barker.
- Who stars in Paws of the Bear?
- Paws of the Bear stars William Desmond, Clara Williams, Robert McKim, Wallace Worsley, Charles K. French.
- How long is Paws of the Bear?
- Paws of the Bear has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is Paws of the Bear?
- Paws of the Bear is a Drama, War film.
- Where was Paws of the Bear produced?
- Paws of the Bear was produced in United States of America.