The Indian and the Child (1912)
Jake Willis, a timber-cutter, is felling trees with a gang of men one morning when an Indian applies for work and food, Willis hires him and tells him to do a day's work first, then eat. Stolidly the Indian agrees and leaves with an ax for the forest. Now, little Flo Willis, Jake's little girl, pities the poor man and, when her father leaves, butters a piece of bread, spreads it with jelly and takes it out to the Indian, who, although surprised, thanks her as best he can and sits down to eat.
Director: Gilbert M. Anderson
Genre: Western
Release Date: April 27, 1912
Cast
- Gilbert M. Anderson - The Indian
- Arthur Mackley - Jake Willis
- Marguerite Todd - The Child
Production: The Essanay Film Manufacturing Company
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Gilbert M. Anderson
More Films in Genre: Western
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Indian and the Child about?
- Jake Willis, a timber-cutter, is felling trees with a gang of men one morning when an Indian applies for work and food, Willis hires him and tells him to do a day's work first, then eat. Stolidly the Indian agrees and leaves with an ax for the forest. Now, little Flo Willis, Jake's little girl, pities the poor man and, when her father leaves, butters a piece of bread, spreads it with jelly and takes it out to the Indian, who, although surprised, thanks her as best he can and sits down to eat.
- Who directed The Indian and the Child?
- The Indian and the Child was directed by Gilbert M. Anderson.
- Who stars in The Indian and the Child?
- The Indian and the Child stars Gilbert M. Anderson, Arthur Mackley, Marguerite Todd.
- What genre is The Indian and the Child?
- The Indian and the Child is a Western film.
- Where was The Indian and the Child produced?
- The Indian and the Child was produced in United States of America.