The Sleeping Lion
The Sleeping Lion is a 1919 American silent Western film directed by Rupert Julian and starring Monroe Salisbury, Pat Moore and Rhea Mitchell.
Synopsis
Tony, an Italian American from New York buys a ranch out West to start a new life with his adopted son, but soon gets in bad with the local bully. Both Tony and the bully, Durant, are fighting over a girl, and when Tony learns to shoot in case of a future fight. Tony marches over to Durant and challenges him, they give their guns to the bystanders and engage in a battle royal. Tony's son rides for help and leads some cowboys to his father's aid.Cast
- Monroe Salisbury as Tony
- Pat Moore as Little Tony
- Rhea Mitchell as Kate Billings
- Herschel Mayall as Durant
- Alfred Allen as Col. Doharney
- Alice Claire Elliott as Carlotta
- Marian Skinner as Her Mother
- Sidney Franklin as Her Father