Man and Beast (1917)
During the great drought on the South African veldt, bitterness erupts between the von Haagen and Townsend families when they quarrel over a cattle spring. Nevertheless, a romance grows between Gretel von Haagan and Ned Townsend, who, to escape their families' opposition, marry and leave for the interior.
Director: Henry MacRae
Genre: Drama, Adventure
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: June 25, 1917
Cast
- Eileen Sedgwick - Gretel von Haagen
- Kingsley Benedict - Eitel van Haagen
- Harry Clifton - Carl von Haagen
- L.M. Wells - Mr. Townsend
- Mattie Witting - Mrs. Townsend (as Mrs. A.E. Witting)
- J. Parks Jones - Ned Townsend (as Parks Jones)
- Charlie the Elephant - The Elephant
- Joe Martin - The Orang-Outang
Screenplay
Production: Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Henry MacRae
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Man and Beast about?
- During the great drought on the South African veldt, bitterness erupts between the von Haagen and Townsend families when they quarrel over a cattle spring. Nevertheless, a romance grows between Gretel von Haagan and Ned Townsend, who, to escape their families' opposition, marry and leave for the interior.
- Who directed Man and Beast?
- Man and Beast was directed by Henry MacRae.
- Who stars in Man and Beast?
- Man and Beast stars Eileen Sedgwick, Kingsley Benedict, Harry Clifton, L.M. Wells, Mattie Witting, J. Parks Jones.
- How long is Man and Beast?
- Man and Beast has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is Man and Beast?
- Man and Beast is a Drama, Adventure film.
- Where was Man and Beast produced?
- Man and Beast was produced in United States of America.