Mabel, Mabel, Tiger Trainer

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Mabel, Mabel, Tiger Trainer

2016

1h 27m

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The story of Mabel Stark, the first female tiger trainer, and her dedication to her animals.

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Tom Keogh

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As a pioneer in a job once unavailable to women, Stark is certainly unique in her contributions and toughness.

Rated: 3/4

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Betsy Bozdech

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Zemeckis helps Mabel's friends and colleagues tell her story - as well as their own - with confidence and insight.

Nov 30, 2021

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Anne Brodie

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Mabel, Mabel Tiger Trainer takes us deep inside the much maligned but fascinating world of the circus at the turn of the last century.

Nov 30, 2021

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Mark R. Leeper

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Zamekis is an entertaining if not particularly innovative documentary maker.

Rated: 7/10

Jun 19, 2018

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The story of Mabel Stark, the first female tiger trainer, and her dedication to her animals.

Director: Leslie Zemeckis
Producer: Sheri Hellard, Jackie Levine, Leslie Zemeckis
Screenwriter: Leslie Zemeckis
Production Co: Mistress Inc.
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 11, 2018
Runtime: 1h 27m

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