Drama ·Western · United States of America · 1934 · 1h 10m

Massacre

Director

Cast

Richard Barthelmess as Chief Joe Thunderhorse Ann Dvorak as Lydia Dudley Digges as Elihu P. Quissenberry Claire Dodd as Norma Henry O'Neill as J.R. Dickinson Robert Barrat as Dawson

Crew

George Barnes — Director of Photography Terry O. Morse — Editor Ralph Block — Screenplay Sheridan Gibney — Screenplay Robert Gessner — Story Ralph Block — Story

Tagline

Strikes like the wrath of the gods for America's forgotten million!

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.

Mood & Themes

native american pre-code

Key Collaborators

Alan Crosland Director George Barnes Director of Photography Terry O. Morse Editor Ralph Block Screenplay Sheridan Gibney Screenplay Robert Gessner Story Ralph Block Story

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