The Jackals (1917 film)

The Jackals is a 1917 American silent drama film directed by Robert Z. Leonard and starring Lon Chaney, Montagu Love, and Ben Alexander. The film is based on the novel The Bondage of Fear by Richard Washburn Child. The story revolves around a wealthy businessman who becomes entangled in a web of blackmail and intrigue. It features themes of greed, betrayal, and redemption. While not considered one of Chaney's major works, The Jackals is notable for being one of his earlier film appearances before he rose to prominence as a character actor known for his makeup and transformative roles. The film is currently considered lost.