
The Jaguar's Claws 1917
"A Story of a Mexican Bandit and an Oil Hell Town"
Overview
The manager of the American oil company quits out of fear of El Jaguar, the bandit who is terrorizing the Mexican countryside, Phil Jordan is sent in his place. Phil arrives with his younger sister Nancy, when the bandit makes a unwanted pass towards the girl, Phil beats him, causing El Jaguar to vow revenge. Waiting until Phil's bride Beth arrives, El Jaguar captures all three Americans and sadistically forces Phil to choose between leaving with his sister or his wife. Beth volunteers to remain
Director: Marshall Neilan
Cast

Sessue Hayakawa
El Jaguar

Fritzi Brunette
Beth Thomas

Tom Moore
Phil Jordan

Marjorie Daw
Nancy Jordan

Tom Forman
Harry Knowles

Mabel Van Buren
Marie

Horace B. Carpenter

Lucien Littlefield

Ramon Novarro
Bandit (uncredited)