The Yellow Claw
Originally released in 1921. The Yellow Claw is a crime film. directed by René Plaissetty.
Starring Sydney Seaward, Arthur M. Cullin, and Harvey Braban
Synopsis
A frightened woman is murdered in the London apartment of a well-known novelist named Henry Leroux. The police arrest Leroux's butler, but he escapes and runs off to a mysterious opium den, the lair of a drug dealer named Mister King. Gaston Max, a detective from Paris, arrives in London to investigate the drug trafficking. Although the police take down the gang, Mr. King escapes and manages to keep his true identity a secret.
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Sydney Seaward
as Inspector Dunbar
Arthur M. Cullin
as Dr. Cumberley
Harvey Braban
as Gaston Max
Annie Esmond
as Denise Ryland
Norman Page
as Soames
Kitty Fielder
as Lady of the Poppies
Kiyoshi Takase
as Ho-Pin
A.C. Fotheringham-Lysons
as Henry Leroux
Mary Massart
as Helen Cumberley
Cyril Percival
as John Howard Edel
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Stoll Picture Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Yellow Claw about?
A frightened woman is murdered in the London apartment of a well-known novelist named Henry Leroux. The police arrest Leroux's butler, but he escapes and runs off to a mysterious opium den, the lai...
Who directed The Yellow Claw?
The Yellow Claw was directed by René Plaissetty.
When was The Yellow Claw released?
The Yellow Claw was released on January 13, 1921 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Yellow Claw?
The main cast of The Yellow Claw includes Sydney Seaward, Arthur M. Cullin, Harvey Braban, Annie Esmond, Norman Page.