The Savage (1926 film)

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The Savage
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Directed by Fred C. Newmeyer
Written by Jane Murfin
Charles E. Whittaker
Based onshort story by Ernest Pascal
Produced byFirst National
Starring Ben Lyon
May McAvoy
Cinematography George J. Folsey
Edited by Arthur Tavares
Distributed by First National Pictures
Release date
  • July 18, 1926 (1926-07-18)
Running time
6 reels
CountryUnited States
Language Silent (English intertitles)

The Savage is a 1926 American silent comedy film directed by Fred C. Newmeyer and starring Ben Lyon and May McAvoy. The film was produced and distributed by First National Pictures. Based on a short story by Ernest Pascal, it tells the story of a science writer who tries to discredit rivals of his by posing as a wild man. [1] [2]

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With no prints of The Savage located in any film archives, [3] it is a lost film. [4]

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