Massacre

Massacre

70 mins | Drama | Jan. 20, 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.

Massacre

70 mins | Drama | Jan. 20, 1934

Massacre
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.
IMDb rating 6.9
Producers First National Pictures
Original title Massacre
Directors Alan Crosland
Writers Robert Gessner, Ralph Block, Sheridan Gibney

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

Arthur Hohl

as Dr. Turner

Clarence Muse

as Sam

Charles Middleton

as Sheriff Scatters

Tully Marshall

as Jake

Wallis Clark

as Cochran

William V. Mong

as Grandy

DeWitt Jennings

as Sheriff Jennings

Juliet Ware

as Mrs. Trevor

James Eagles

as Adam Thunderhorse

Frank McGlynn Sr.

as Missionary

Agnes Narcha

as Jennie Thunderhorse

Sidney Bracey

as Norma's Butler (uncredited)

Iron Eyes Cody

as Indian (uncredited)