The Massacre
“A TRAGI-DRAMA OF AMERICA'S PAST IN TWO UNFORGETTABLE ACTS - Being an account of the tragic events befalling the Cavalry of Gen. George Custer and the innocents in his care at Little Big Horn”
Synopsis
The story of the massacre of an Indian village, and the ensuing retaliation.
Top Cast
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Wilfred Lucas
Stephen
Blanche Sweet
Stephen's Ward
Charles West
Stephen's Ward's Husband
Alfred Paget
Indian Chief
Frank Opperman
The Old Settler
Jack Pickford
The Young Boy
Claire McDowell
Stephen's Belle - In Prologue
Edward Dillon
John Randolph - In Prologue / In Cavalry
Kate Toncray
The Maid - in Prologue
Charles Gorman
In Cavalry
Robert Harron
In Cavalry
Dell Henderson
In Wagon Train
Harry Hyde
In Wagon Train
J. Jiquel Lanoe
In Wagon Train
Charles Hill Mailes
In Wagon Train
W. Chrystie Miller
In Wagon Train
W.C. Robinson
Among Indians
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 26, 1914
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- D.W. Griffith
- Screenplay & Story
- D.W. Griffith
- Original Title
- The Massacre
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 30m
- Production Studios
- American Mutoscope & Biograph
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
D.W. Griffith
D.W. Griffith
Billy Bitzer
Department Leadership Roster
D.W. Griffith
Director
Billy Bitzer
Director of Photography
D.W. Griffith
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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David Wark Griffith (January 22, 1875 – July 23, 1948)[1] was an American director, writer, and producer who pioneered modern filmmaking techniques.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Massacre
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Massacre about?
The story of the massacre of an Indian village, and the ensuing retaliation.
Who directed The Massacre?
The Massacre was directed by D.W. Griffith.
Who stars in The Massacre?
The principal cast of The Massacre includes Wilfred Lucas, Blanche Sweet, Charles West, Alfred Paget, Frank Opperman.
When was The Massacre released and how long is it?
The Massacre was released in 1912 with a total runtime of 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Massacre?
The Massacre holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).