Fang and Claw
# Fang and Claw

Fang and Claw is a 1935 jungle adventure documentary starring Frank Buck. Buck continues his demonstration of the ingenious methods by which he traps wild birds, mammals and reptiles in Johore.

## Scenes

Among the scenes in the film:

* Buck shoots a tiger attacking a young rhino and captures the rhino.
* Buck captures a bird of paradise
* Buck captures a 24-foot (7.3 m) python by shooting off the tree limb supporting the snake
* Buck captures a large group of monkeys by luring them with tapioca.”

## Behind the camera

The film took nine months to make. A 27-foot-long (8.2 m) python cinematographer Harry E. Squire was helping Buck to force into a box left a 4-inch (100 mm) wound on Squire’s right arm.

## Reception

“The intrepid Mr. Buck displays his ingenuity and courage…Fang and Claw will be welcomed by the youngsters."

The film made a profit of $46,000 for RKO.

