Tiger Bait (1915)
Melodrama | 15 May 1915
Cast:
William Stowell, Vivian Reed , Jean Fraser [ More ]Director:
L. W. ChaudetWriter:
Wallace C. CliftonProduction Company:
Selig Polyscope Co.Tiger Bait was one of many Selig Polyscope movies filmed at the new Selig Jungle Zoo studio in the Eastlake Park (now Lincoln Park) neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. Bootsie Hurd, a young female trainer, was probably in charge of the wild animal scenes.
This was the screen debut of "Baby" Jean Fraser, according to the 25 December 1915 Moving Picture World. The little girl was spotted by a neighbor, presumably Selig scenario staffer Wallace C. Clifton, who was "so impressed by her winsomeness that he wrote a story around the child." Jean, whom everyone called "Steve," told the magazine that she "talked lovingly" to the "ferocious Bengal tiger" and called it "my big kitty." Her fearlessness led to a series of other Selig jungle movies. ...
Tiger Bait was one of many Selig Polyscope movies filmed at the new Selig Jungle Zoo studio in the Eastlake Park (now Lincoln Park) neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. Bootsie Hurd, a young female trainer, was probably in charge of the wild animal scenes.
This was the screen debut of "Baby" Jean Fraser, according to the 25 December 1915 Moving Picture World. The little girl was spotted by a neighbor, presumably Selig scenario staffer Wallace C. Clifton, who was "so impressed by her winsomeness that he wrote a story around the child." Jean, whom everyone called "Steve," told the magazine that she "talked lovingly" to the "ferocious Bengal tiger" and called it "my big kitty." Her fearlessness led to a series of other Selig jungle movies.
Bob Grant lives near the jungle with his friend Frank Mason, Frank's wife and little son Billie. Accompanied by local natives, Frank and Bob hike into the jungle to set a tiger trap. Meanwhile, little Billie's dog runs into the jungle, and when he follows it, the boy suddenly finds himself lost. Mrs. Mason becomes frantic when he doesn't return. After Bob and Frank bait the tiger trap with fresh meat and leave, both the dog, with Billie not far behind, and an immense Bengal tiger approach. When the dog enters the trap, Billie, unconscious of danger, crawls in behind. Fortunately, Bob and Frank, alarmed by Frank's wife, arrive in time to save Billie and his ...
Bob Grant lives near the jungle with his friend Frank Mason, Frank's wife and little son Billie. Accompanied by local natives, Frank and Bob hike into the jungle to set a tiger trap. Meanwhile, little Billie's dog runs into the jungle, and when he follows it, the boy suddenly finds himself lost. Mrs. Mason becomes frantic when he doesn't return. After Bob and Frank bait the tiger trap with fresh meat and leave, both the dog, with Billie not far behind, and an immense Bengal tiger approach. When the dog enters the trap, Billie, unconscious of danger, crawls in behind. Fortunately, Bob and Frank, alarmed by Frank's wife, arrive in time to save Billie and his dog.
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