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Fang and Claw

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Wikipedia article




'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.

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 python by shooting off the tree limb supporting the snake

*Buck captures a large group of monkeys by luring them with tapioca.The Screen. Andre Sennwald. New York Times December 28, 1935

Behind the camera



The film took nine months to make. A python cinematographer Harry E. Squire was helping Buck to force into a box left a wound on Squires right arm.Buck Cameraman relates thrills of jungle treks. Evening Independent - Google News Archive - Feb 19, 1936

Reception



The intrepid Mr. Buck displays his ingenuity and courageFang and Claw will be welcomed by the youngsters."Kaspar Monahan. The Show Shops. Pittsburgh Post Gazette January 17, 1936

The film made a profit of $46,000 for RKO.Richard Jewell & Vernon Harbin, 'The RKO Story.' New Rochelle, New York: Arlington House, 1982. p91

References




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