Man and Beast (1917)
During the great drought on the South African veldt, bitterness erupts between the von Haagen and Townsend families when they quarrel over a cattle spring. Nevertheless, a romance grows between Gretel von Haagan and Ned Townsend, who, to escape their families' opposition, marry and leave for the interior.
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Eileen SedgwickGretel von Haagen
Kingsley BenedictEitel van HaagenHarry CliftonCarl von HaagenL.M. WellsMr. TownsendMattie WittingMrs. Townsend (as Mrs. A.E. Witting)J. Parks JonesNed Townsend (as Parks Jones)Joe MartinThe Orang-Outang
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Genre affinityDrama · AdventureDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference1189954Actor preference670946 · 332116 · 876056Country preferenceUs
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What is Man and Beast about?
During the great drought on the South African veldt, bitterness erupts between the von Haagen and Townsend families when they quarrel over a cattle spring. Nevertheless, a romance grows between Gretel von Haagan and Ned Townsend, who, to escape their families' opposition, marry and leave for the interior.
How long is Man and Beast?
Man and Beast has a runtime of 50 minutes.