''The Claw'' is a 1927 American silent film produced by

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and distributed by

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. It was directed by

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with

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and

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in the leading roles.

Cast

- Maurice Stair *

- Deirdre Saurin *

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- Maj. Anthony Kinsella *Tom Guise - Marquis de Stair *Helene Sullivan - Judy Saurin *

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- Scout MacBourney *

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- Captain Rockwood *J. Gordon Russell - wagon driver *Maryta Bonilla - Saba Rockwood *Jacques d'Auray - Richard Saurin *

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- Nonie Valetta *Bertram Johns - Dr Harriatt *

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- Mrs Harriatt *Annie Ryan - Mrs MacBourney *

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- Chief Loguenbuela

Preservation status

The film is housed at BFI/ National Film and Television Archive, London.The American Silent Feature Film Survival Catalog: ''The Claw''
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References

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