Richard Barthelmess
Chief Joe Thunderhorse
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Running time. 70 minutes. Country. United States. Language. English. Massacre is a 1934 American drama film directed by Alan Crosland. The film stars Richard Barthelmess and Ann Dvorak as its Native American protagonists, and also features Charles Middleton, Sidney Toler, Claire Dodd and Clarence Muse .
With Richard Barthelmess, Ann Dvorak, Dudley Digges, Claire Dodd. Joe Thunderhorse, a Sioux Indian who has become the wealthy star of a Wild West show, returns home to his reservation after years away and finds that his father is dying and his people are being abused by corrupt white officials.
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- Action, Drama
- Alan Crosland
- 1934-01-20
A college-educated Sioux goes to Washington to fight for his people's rights. Cast & Crew. Read More. Alan Crosland. Director. Richard Barthelmess. Joe Thunder Horse. Ann Dvorak. Lydia. Dudley Digges. Elihu P. Quissenberry. Claire Dodd. Norma. Henry O'neill. Mr. Dickinson. Photos & Videos. View All. Film Details. Genre. Drama. Western. Release Date
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Synopsis. Strikes like the wrath of the gods for America’s forgotten million! Upon the death of his father, who was the tribal chieftain, Joe Thunder Horse returns to the reservation of his youth, only to discover that his people are dying of various diseases and are being systematically cheated of their possessions and basic rights by ...
- Alan Crosland
- First National Pictures
Massacre (1934) NR 01/20/1934 (US) Drama , Western 1h 10m. User. Score. What's your Vibe ? Strikes like the wrath of the gods for America's forgotten million! Overview.
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