Massacre (1934)
Strikes like the wrath of the gods for America's forgotten million!
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
Genre: Drama, Western
Runtime: 70 min
Release Date: January 20, 1934
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
Screenplay
- Robert Gessner (Story)
- Ralph Block (Story)
- Ralph Block (Screenplay)
- Sheridan Gibney (Screenplay)
Cinematography: George Barnes
Editing: Terry O. Morse
Production: First National Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
native american, pre-code
More Films by Director: Alan Crosland
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Massacre about?
- 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.
- Who directed Massacre?
- Massacre was directed by Alan Crosland.
- Who stars in Massacre?
- Massacre stars Richard Barthelmess, Ann Dvorak, Dudley Digges, Claire Dodd, Henry O'Neill, Robert Barrat.
- How long is Massacre?
- Massacre has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
- What genre is Massacre?
- Massacre is a Drama, Western film.
- Where was Massacre produced?
- Massacre was produced in United States of America.