Massacre (1934)
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.
Director:
Alan Crosland
Writers:
Sheridan Gibney, Ralph Block.
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Richard Barthelmess as Chief Joe Thunderhorse |
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Ann Dvorak as Lydia |
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Dudley Digges as Elihu P. Quissenberry |
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Claire Dodd as Norma |
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Henry O'Neill as J.R. Dickinson |
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Robert Barrat as Dawson |
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Arthur Hohl as Dr. Turner |
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Clarence Muse as Sam |
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Sidney Toler as Thomas Shanks |
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Charles Middleton as Sheriff Scatters |
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Tully Marshall as Jake |
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Wallis Clark as Cochran |
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William V. Mong as Grandy |
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DeWitt Jennings as Sheriff Jennings |
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Juliet Ware as Mrs. Trevor |
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James Eagles as Adam Thunderhorse |
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Frank McGlynn Sr. as Missionary |
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Agnes Narcha as Jennie Thunderhorse |
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Sidney Bracey as Norma's Butler (uncredited) |
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Iron Eyes Cody as Indian (uncredited) |
| Editing | Terry O. Morse | Editor |
| Costume & Make-Up | Orry-Kelly | Costumer |
| Camera | George Barnes | Director of Photography |
| Art | John Hughes | Art Direction |
| Sound | Leo F. Forbstein | Conductor |
| Writing | Sheridan Gibney | Screenplay |
| Writing | Ralph Block | Story |
| Directing | Alan Crosland | Director |
| Writing | Robert Gessner | Story |
| Writing | Ralph Block | Screenplay |
| Production | Maxwell Arnow | Casting Director |