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Today In SCV History: April 1, 1918 - William S. Hart Film 'The Tiger Man' Released
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Today In SCV History: April 1, 1918
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Date: 04/01/2026 11:24am
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Today in SCV History (April 1, 1918): William S. Hart’s Silent Western *The Tiger Man* Premieres in the U.S.
On April 1, 1918, silent Western film “The Tiger Man,” directed, produced and starring William S. Hart, was released in the United States. The film follows outlaw Hawk Parsons’ redemption after encountering a missionary group and was later edited by censorship boards for its strong language. Though little of the film survives today, a preserved copy remains at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, marking another milestone in Hart’s influential early Hollywood career.
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Date: 04/01/2026 11:24am
Article Summary:
Today in SCV History (April 1, 1918): William S. Hart’s Silent Western *The Tiger Man* Premieres in the U.S.
On April 1, 1918, silent Western film “The Tiger Man,” directed, produced and starring William S. Hart, was released in the United States. The film follows outlaw Hawk Parsons’ redemption after encountering a missionary group and was later edited by censorship boards for its strong language. Though little of the film survives today, a preserved copy remains at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, marking another milestone in Hart’s influential early Hollywood career.
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