Strongheart

Strongheart

30 mins | Action, Western | March 8, 1914

STRONGHEART (1914) is a rare Native American Indian drama that was produced by the Biograph Company in New York City. Based on a famous play of the time, the film features an all-star cast: Henry B. Walthall (later of BIRTH OF A NATION), Blanche Sweet, Antonio Moreno, Lionel Barrymore, and Alan Hale (father of "Gilligan's Island" skipper). Originally five reels, the film was reissued at three reels in 1916.

Strongheart

30 mins | Action, Western | March 8, 1914

Strongheart
STRONGHEART (1914) is a rare Native American Indian drama that was produced by the Biograph Company in New York City. Based on a famous play of the time, the film features an all-star cast: Henry B. Walthall (later of BIRTH OF A NATION), Blanche Sweet, Antonio Moreno, Lionel Barrymore, and Alan Hale (father of "Gilligan's Island" skipper). Originally five reels, the film was reissued at three reels in 1916.
Producers American Mutoscope & Biograph, Klaw & Erlanger
Original title Strongheart
Directors James Kirkwood
Writers William C. de Mille, Frank E. Woods

Cast

Antonio Moreno

as Frank Nelson

Blanche Sweet

as Dorothy Nelson, Frank's Sister

Henry B. Walthall

as Soangataha / Strongheart

Gertrude Robinson

as Molly Livingston

Tom McEvoy

as Dick Livingston, Molly's Brother

Lionel Barrymore

as Billy Saunders

Alan Hale

as Ralph Thorne

William J. Butler

as Manager of the Opposing Team

W.C. Robinson

as Team Assistant

Jack Mulhall

as In Stadium Crowd