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 python by shooting off the tree limb supporting the snake Buck captures a large group of monkeys by luring them with tapioca.”The Screen. Andre Sennwald. New York Times December 28, 1935
Behind the camera The film took nine months to make. A python cinematographer Harry E. Squire was helping Buck to force into a box left a wound on Squire’s right arm.Buck Cameraman relates thrills of jungle treks. Evening Independent - Google News Archive - Feb 19, 1936
Reception “The intrepid Mr. Buck displays his ingenuity and courage…Fang and Claw will be welcomed by the youngsters."Kaspar Monahan. The Show Shops. Pittsburgh Post Gazette January 17, 1936
The film made a profit of $46,000 for RKO.Richard Jewell & Vernon Harbin, The RKO Story. New Rochelle, New York: Arlington House, 1982. p91
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