The Tiger Slayer (1915)

Gordon Graham owns an immense tract of land in the jungle and has a large corps of natives working for him. Frank Holden, one of his surveyors, is in love with Graham's daughter, Helen, and she returns his affection. Martin, chief clerk in the office, is jealous of Holden, for he also loves Helen. When it is learned that the natives in the interior have refused to work because tigers have killed a number of their people, Graham decides he must send some man to take charge of them. Martin sees a chance to get rid of Holden and upon his suggestion Graham sends his daughter's lover on the dangerous mission. Holden arrives at the native village and when he promises to secure a Tiger Slayer for them, the natives go back to work. Graham leaves Helen and also goes to the interior to pay his help. Martin takes advantage of his employer's absence and attacks Helen. She escapes and flees into the jungle. She is followed by a tiger and just as he is about to attack her, Holden and the Tiger Slayer he has secured kill the beast.

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