With Sitting Bull at the Spirit Lake Massacre
Synopsis
The story of a controversial white settlement in 1860s Spirit Lake, Iowa. Unbowed by the encroachment, Chief Sitting Bull vows to reclaim the land of his fathers. A long-thought-lost film finally surfaces after being unseen for over eight decades. Created and copyrighted by Sunset Productions in 1925 but not released until June 15, 1927, this silent epic features the superior Native American actor Chief Yowlachie (performing here under the name Chief Yowlache) as Sitting Bull.
Top Cast
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Bryant Washburn
Donald Keefe
Chief Yowlachie
Sitting Bull
Anne Schaefer
Mame Mulcain
Jay Morley
Pat Mulcain
Shirley Palmer
Ceila Moore
James O'Neill
Elder Indian (as James O'Neil)
Bob Steele
Bob Keefe (as Bob Bradbury Jr.)
Fred Warren
Happy Hartz
Leon De La Mothe
John Mulcain (as Leon Kent)
Lucille Ballart
Mary Moore (as Lucille Balart)
Thomas G. Lingham
Parson Rogers (as Thomas Lingham)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 14, 1927
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert N. Bradbury
- Screenplay & Story
- Ben Allah
- Original Title
- With Sitting Bull at the Spirit Lake Massacre
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Sunset Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert N. Bradbury
Ben Allah
Department Leadership Roster
Robert N. Bradbury
Director
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What is With Sitting Bull at the Spirit Lake Massacre about?
The story of a controversial white settlement in 1860s Spirit Lake, Iowa. Unbowed by the encroachment, Chief Sitting Bull vows to reclaim the land of his fathers. A long-thought-lost film finally surfaces after being unseen for over eight decades. Created and copyrighted by Sunset Productions in 1925 but not released until June 15, 1927, this silent epic features the superior Native American actor Chief Yowlachie (performing here under the name Chief Yowlache) as Sitting Bull.
Who directed With Sitting Bull at the Spirit Lake Massacre?
With Sitting Bull at the Spirit Lake Massacre was directed by Robert N. Bradbury.
Who stars in With Sitting Bull at the Spirit Lake Massacre?
The principal cast of With Sitting Bull at the Spirit Lake Massacre includes Bryant Washburn, Chief Yowlachie, Anne Schaefer, Jay Morley, Shirley Palmer.
When was With Sitting Bull at the Spirit Lake Massacre released and how long is it?
With Sitting Bull at the Spirit Lake Massacre was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.