Fang_and_Claw_(1935_film)

<i>Fang and Claw</i>

Fang and Claw

1935 American film

For the book by Frank Buck, see Fang and Claw (book).

Fang and Claw is a 1935 jungle adventure documentary starring Frank Buck. Buck continues his demonstration of the ingenious methods by which he traps wild birds, mammals and reptiles in Johore.[1]

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Czech poster for the film

Scenes

Among the scenes in the film:

  • Buck shoots a tiger attacking a young rhino and captures the rhino.
  • Buck captures a bird of paradise
  • Buck captures a 24-foot (7.3 m) python by shooting off the tree limb supporting the snake
  • Buck captures a large group of monkeys by luring them with tapioca.”[2]

Behind the camera

The film took nine months to make. A 27-foot-long (8.2 m) python cinematographer Harry E. Squire was helping Buck to force into a box left a 4-inch (100 mm) wound on Squire’s right arm.[3]

Reception

“The intrepid Mr. Buck displays his ingenuity and courage…Fang and Claw will be welcomed by the youngsters."[4]

The film made a profit of $46,000 for RKO.[5]

References

  1. [1]
    Lehrer, Steven (2006). Bring 'Em Back Alive: The Best of Frank Buck. Texas Tech University press. pp. xi. ISBN 0-89672-582-0.
  2. [2]
    The Screen. Andre Sennwald. New York Times December 28, 1935
  3. [3]
    Buck Cameraman relates thrills of jungle treks. Evening Independent - Google News Archive - Feb 19, 1936
  4. [4]
    Kaspar Monahan. The Show Shops. Pittsburgh Post Gazette January 17, 1936
  5. [5]
    Richard Jewell & Vernon Harbin, The RKO Story. New Rochelle, New York: Arlington House, 1982. p91
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