A lion escaped from a cinema house. The news came to Tim, and as there was a fine rug in an adjoining room made from the skin of a lion, he determined to make the most of a fine opportunity. He placed the skin over his shoulders and frightened the household into hysterics. Then he induced the cook to take his place in the skin. Meanwhile Tim's father had assured his wife and her friends that the lion they saw was not the escaped beast, but quite a different animal. Armed with various articles of furniture the ladies followed the host, who made a diligent search for the boy. They ran the animal to earth in the kitchen, and his father thought the boy deserved a thump with a sweeping brush. But it was the cook who received the blow, and she was not altogether pleased that she was caught "acting the lion" for the amusement of Tiny Tim, who came out of hiding when he saw that the game was up. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis

• Plot Summary

• Short
• Comedy