The read
It runs a compact 1h 10m.
Synopsis
Upon the death of his father, who was the tribal chieftain, Joe Thunder Horse returns to the reservation of his youth, only to discover that his people are dying of various diseases and are being systematically cheated of their possessions and basic rights by crooked Indian agents. He heads to Washington in hopes of righting these wrongs, only to experience prejudice and hatred all along the way.
Ratings
IMDb6.9/10
12 audience votes
Key crew
- Alan CroslandDirector
- Ralph BlockScreenplay
- Sheridan GibneyScreenplay
Cast
- Richard BarthelmessChief Joe Thunderhorse
- Ann DvorakLydia
- Dudley DiggesElihu P. Quissenberry
- Claire DoddNorma
- Henry O'NeillJ.R. Dickinson
- Robert BarratDawson
- Arthur HohlDr. Turner
- Clarence MuseSam
- Sidney TolerThomas Shanks
- Charles MiddletonSheriff Scatters
- Tully MarshallJake
- Wallis ClarkCochran
Stills
Themes
native americanpre-code