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Lion Hunting

1908-11-11

12 mins

The Plot

Two hunters set out on safari with their African guide. They observe zebras, an ostrich, and a hippopotamus, capture a monkey, and camp for the night. After a lion kills their goat and horse, they shoot it by the water’s edge and later kill a second. The animals are skinned, and the hunters relax with cigarettes beside their trophies. (Note: Produced by Nordisk Film in 1907, Løvejagten gained notoriety because founder Ole Olsen purchased lions from Copenhagen Zoo, released them on an island, and filmed their killing. Supplemented with zoo footage to simulate Africa, the film caused public outrage yet drew huge audiences, establishing Nordisk’s reputation worldwide.)

Cast and Crew

Viggo Larsen

Viggo Larsen

Lion Hunter

Knud Lumbye

Knud Lumbye

Lion Hunter

William Thomsen

William Thomsen

African Guide

Axel Graatkjær

Axel Graatkjær

Videos & Trailers

Løvejagten (1907) Lion Hunting (Nordisk Film Kompagni)