
Julian, a Spanish fisherman in the Canary Islands, has a younger brother Charles who tends to get in trouble with women. When Charles sets his sights on a wealthy aristocratic woman, Julian pretends to be in love with her in order to protect his brother, but it's not long before he realizes he actually is in love with her.


Is The Sea Tiger a hidden gem of the late silent era or just another dusty relic? Short answer: Yes, it is worth your time, but only if you appreciate the raw, physical charisma of Milton Sills and the early luminosity of Mary Astor.This film is specifically for those who enjoy maritime melodramas and the 'tough guy wi...

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"Is The Sea Tiger a hidden gem of the late silent era or just another dusty relic? Short answer: Yes, it is worth your time, but only if you appreciate the raw, physical charisma of Milton Sills and the early luminosity of Mary Astor.This film is specifically for those who enjoy maritime melodramas and the 'tough guy with a heart of gold' trope. It is definitely not for viewers who require fast-paced action or those who find the exaggerated gestures of 1920s cinema to be more comical than emotion..."

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