The Deerslayer (1943)
THE THRILL TALE OF AMERICA'S PIONEERS!
Deerslayer, a white man who was brought up by the Mohicans, helps his old tribe when the Hurons steal Princess Wah Tah, the betrothed of his friend Jingo-Good. His friends, the Hutters, are a white family living on an ark in the middle of a lake. The Hurons attack them and Deerslayer enlists the aid of scout Harry March, who is escorting sixty-five brides to the near-by settlement. Deerslayer and Harry are both in love with Judith Hutter, who is secretly in love with Harry. The Hurons succeed in capturing her father and Harry, where-upon Judith's sister Hetty, playing on an Indian superstition never to harm an insane person, feigns madness and makes an escape. Hutter, Judith, Hetty and Princess Wah-Tah return to the ark, where they ate attacked by the waiting Hurons and Hetty is killed. Deerslayer, Harry and the settlement men arrive to time to drive the Hurons away.
Cast
- Bruce Kellogg - Deerslayer
- Jean Parker - Judith Hutter
- Larry Parks - Jingo-Good
- Warren Ashe - Harry March
- Wanda McKay - Hetty Hutter
- Yvonne De Carlo - Princess Wah-Tah
- Addison Richards - Mr. Hutter
- Johnny Michaels - Bobby Hutter (as Johnny Michaels)
Screenplay
- James Fenimore Cooper (Novel)
- E.B. Derr (Story)
- John W. Krafft (Adaptation)
- P.S. Harrison (Story)
Keywords
princess, lake, scout
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Deerslayer about?
- Deerslayer, a white man who was brought up by the Mohicans, helps his old tribe when the Hurons steal Princess Wah Tah, the betrothed of his friend Jingo-Good. His friends, the Hutters, are a white family living on an ark in the middle of a lake. The Hurons attack them and Deerslayer enlists the aid of scout Harry March, who is escorting sixty-five brides to the near-by settlement. Deerslayer and Harry are both in love with Judith Hutter, who is secretly in love with Harry. The Hurons succeed in capturing her father and Harry, where-upon Judith's sister Hetty, playing on an Indian superstition never to harm an insane person, feigns madness and makes an escape. Hutter, Judith, Hetty and Princess Wah-Tah return to the ark, where they ate attacked by the waiting Hurons and Hetty is killed. Deerslayer, Harry and the settlement men arrive to time to drive the Hurons away.
- Who directed The Deerslayer?
- The Deerslayer was directed by Lew Landers.
- Who stars in The Deerslayer?
- The Deerslayer stars Bruce Kellogg, Jean Parker, Larry Parks, Warren Ashe, Wanda McKay, Yvonne De Carlo.
- How long is The Deerslayer?
- The Deerslayer has a runtime of 1h 7m (67 minutes).
- What genre is The Deerslayer?
- The Deerslayer is a History, Action, Adventure film.
- Where was The Deerslayer produced?
- The Deerslayer was produced in United States of America.