The Hidden Children
Synopsis
In accordance with an Iroquois custom, two women unknown to each other decide to make their babies "hidden children" by giving them to Native American foster-parents until they reach maturity. A boy and a girl are thus raised within the Iroquois community. Upon learning of their true heritage and the custom's purpose, they return to their original people. They are then expected to marry each other to bring a fresh spirit into the tribe.
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Harold Lockwood
Evan Loskiel
May Allison
Lois de Contrecoeur
Lillian West
Jeanne de Contrecoeur
Henry Hebert
Mayaro
George A. McDaniel
Amochol
Lester Cuneo
Lt. Boyd
Lillian Hayward
Mrs. Rannock
Howard Davies
Gen. Sullivan
Arthur Allardt
Capt. Jean de Contrecoeur
Albert Ellis
Cavert
Daniel Davis
Hiaowoc
Clara Lucas
Marie Loskiel
Charles Cummings
Guy Johnson
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 26, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Oscar Apfel
- Screenplay & Story
- Oscar Apfel, Robert W. Chambers
- Original Title
- The Hidden Children
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Yorke Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Oscar Apfel
Oscar Apfel, Robert W. Chambers
Department Leadership Roster
Oscar Apfel
Director
Oscar Apfel
Writer
Robert W. Chambers
Writer
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What is The Hidden Children about?
In accordance with an Iroquois custom, two women unknown to each other decide to make their babies "hidden children" by giving them to Native American foster-parents until they reach maturity. A boy and a girl are thus raised within the Iroquois community. Upon learning of their true heritage and the custom's purpose, they return to their original people. They are then expected to marry each other to bring a fresh spirit into the tribe.
Who directed The Hidden Children?
The Hidden Children was directed by Oscar Apfel.
Who stars in The Hidden Children?
The principal cast of The Hidden Children includes Harold Lockwood, May Allison, Lillian West, Henry Hebert, George A. McDaniel.
When was The Hidden Children released and how long is it?
The Hidden Children was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 50m.