The Massacre (1912)
A TRAGI-DRAMA OF AMERICA'S PAST IN TWO UNFORGETTABLE ACTS - Being an account of the tragic events befalling the Cavalry of Gen. George Custer and the innocents in his care at Little Big Horn
The story of the massacre of an Indian village, and the ensuing retaliation.
Director: D.W. Griffith
Genre: Action, War, Western
Runtime: 30 min
Release Date: December 19, 1912
Cast
- Wilfred Lucas - Stephen
- Blanche Sweet - Stephen's Ward
- Charles West - Stephen's Ward's Husband
- Alfred Paget - Indian Chief
- Frank Opperman - The Old Settler
- Jack Pickford - The Young Boy
- Claire McDowell - Stephen's Belle - In Prologue
- Edward Dillon - John Randolph - In Prologue / In Cavalry
- Kate Toncray - The Maid - in Prologue
- Charles Gorman - In Cavalry
Screenplay
Cinematography: Billy Bitzer
Production: American Mutoscope & Biograph
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
indian territory, tragedy, attack, massacre, silent film, cavalry, little big horn, wagon train, u.s. cavalry, american west, battle of the little bighorn, retaliation, vengeance, valley, village massacre
More Films by Director: D.W. Griffith
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Massacre about?
- The story of the massacre of an Indian village, and the ensuing retaliation.
- Who directed The Massacre?
- The Massacre was directed by D.W. Griffith.
- Who stars in The Massacre?
- The Massacre stars Wilfred Lucas, Blanche Sweet, Charles West, Alfred Paget, Frank Opperman, Jack Pickford.
- How long is The Massacre?
- The Massacre has a runtime of 30m (30 minutes).
- What genre is The Massacre?
- The Massacre is a Action, War, Western film.
- Where was The Massacre produced?
- The Massacre was produced in United States of America.