A Temporary Truce (1912)
A Mexican is thrown out of a bar by a young prospector and swears to get even. Later, he kidnaps the prospector's wife. In the meantime, a group of drunkards shoot and kill an old Indian; The son, a brave, vows revenge and asks the tribal chief for help. When the Indians attack both prospector and Mexican, these two make a temporary truce and join forces against the common enemy.
Director: D.W. Griffith
Genre: Action, Western
Runtime: 18 min
Release Date: June 10, 1912
Cast
- Charles Hill Mailes - Mexican Jim
- Claire McDowell - Mexican Jim's Wife
- Blanche Sweet - Alice Hardy - the Prospector's Wife
- W. Chrystie Miller - The Murdered Indian / Indian on Street
- Robert Harron - The Murdered Indian's Son
- Mae Marsh - A Murdered Settler (uncredited)
- Alfred Paget - A Drunken Cutthroat / An Indian / Among Rescuers (uncredited)
- Jack Pickford - An Indian (uncredited)
- Charles Gorman - Jack Hardy - the Prospector
- Frank Opperman - The Indian Chief / A Drunken Cutthroat / Bartender (uncredited)
Screenplay
Cinematography: Billy Bitzer
Production: American Mutoscope & Biograph
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: D.W. Griffith
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Temporary Truce about?
- A Mexican is thrown out of a bar by a young prospector and swears to get even. Later, he kidnaps the prospector's wife. In the meantime, a group of drunkards shoot and kill an old Indian; The son, a brave, vows revenge and asks the tribal chief for help. When the Indians attack both prospector and Mexican, these two make a temporary truce and join forces against the common enemy.
- Who directed A Temporary Truce?
- A Temporary Truce was directed by D.W. Griffith.
- Who stars in A Temporary Truce?
- A Temporary Truce stars Charles Hill Mailes, Claire McDowell, Blanche Sweet, W. Chrystie Miller, Robert Harron, Mae Marsh.
- How long is A Temporary Truce?
- A Temporary Truce has a runtime of 18m (18 minutes).
- What genre is A Temporary Truce?
- A Temporary Truce is a Action, Western film.
- Where was A Temporary Truce produced?
- A Temporary Truce was produced in United States of America.