The Chief's Blanket (1912)

The Chief's Blanket (1912) poster

When the Great Chief's body is placed before the funeral pile by his mourning braves, his sacred blanket is covered over it and a sentinel left to watch that this, his last resting place, is not desecrated. The tribe has just departed for their village when a mountain outlaw appears and succeeds in stealing the blanket, having given the sentinel doctored whiskey. When the Indians discover this they exile the unfaithful sentinel until he can recover the blanket.

Director: D.W. Griffith
Genre: Western
Runtime: 11 min
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Production: American Mutoscope & Biograph
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en

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lost film

More Films by Director: D.W. Griffith
More Films in Genre: Western

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Chief's Blanket about?
When the Great Chief's body is placed before the funeral pile by his mourning braves, his sacred blanket is covered over it and a sentinel left to watch that this, his last resting place, is not desecrated. The tribe has just departed for their village when a mountain outlaw appears and succeeds in stealing the blanket, having given the sentinel doctored whiskey. When the Indians discover this they exile the unfaithful sentinel until he can recover the blanket.
Who directed The Chief's Blanket?
The Chief's Blanket was directed by D.W. Griffith.
Who stars in The Chief's Blanket?
The Chief's Blanket stars Lionel Barrymore, Blanche Sweet, W. Chrystie Miller, Charles West, Alfred Paget, Adolph Lestina.
How long is The Chief's Blanket?
The Chief's Blanket has a runtime of 11m (11 minutes).
What genre is The Chief's Blanket?
The Chief's Blanket is a Western film.
Where was The Chief's Blanket produced?
The Chief's Blanket was produced in United States of America.