Massacre

Overview

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.

Directed by Alan Crosland

Top cast

Richard Barthelmess

Chief Joe Thunderhorse

Ann Dvorak

Lydia

Dudley Digges

Elihu P. Quissenberry

Claire Dodd

Norma

Henry O'Neill

J.R. Dickinson

Robert Barrat

Dawson

Arthur Hohl

Dr. Turner

Clarence Muse

Sam

Sidney Toler

Thomas Shanks

Charles Middleton

Sheriff Scatters

Tully Marshall

Jake

Wallis Clark

Cochran

William V. Mong

Grandy

DeWitt Jennings

Sheriff Jennings

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Juliet Ware

Mrs. Trevor

J

James Eagles

Adam Thunderhorse

Frank McGlynn Sr.

Missionary

A

Agnes Narcha

Jennie Thunderhorse

Sidney Bracey

Norma's Butler (uncredited)

Iron Eyes Cody

Indian (uncredited)

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