Hold That Lion (1926 film)

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Hold That Lion
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Directed by William Beaudine
Written by Joseph Franklin Poland (scenario)
Story byRosalie Mulhall
Produced by Adolph Zukor
Jesse Lasky
Douglas MacLean
StarringDouglas MacLean
Cinematography Jack MacKenzie
Distributed by Paramount Pictures
Release date
  • September 27, 1926 (1926-09-27)
Running time
6 reels
CountryUnited States
Language Silent (English intertitles)

Hold That Lion is a 1926 American silent comedy film directed by William Beaudine, starring Douglas MacLean, Walter Hiers, and Constance Howard. [1] [2] The film was written by Joseph F. Poland based on a story by Rosalie Mulhall.

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Preservation

Previously thought lost, the Library of Congress holds this title in addition to the like titled 1947 Three Stooges short. [3] [4]

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