Fang and Claw

For the book by Frank Buck, see Fang and Claw (book).
Fang and Claw
Theatrical poster
Directed byFrank Buck
Written byFrank Buck,
Ferrin Fraser (uncredited)
Produced byAmedee J. Van Beuren
StarringFrank Buck
Narrated byFrank Buck
CinematographyHarry E. Squire, Nicholas Cavaliere
Edited byHorace Woodard, Stacy Woodard
Music byWinston Sharples
Distributed byRKO Pictures
Release date
  • 1935 (1935)
Running time
68 or 73-74 minutes[clarification needed]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Czech poster for the film

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]

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