The Squaw Man
Synopsis
Jim Wyngate, an English aristocrat, comes to the American West under a cloud of suspicion for embezzlement actually committed by his cousin Lord Henry. In Wyoming, Wyngate runs afoul of cattle rustler Cash Hawkins by rescuing the Indian girl Naturich from Hawkins. Wyngate marries Naturich, but then learns that his cousin Lord Henry has been killed and has cleared his name before dying. As Wyngate has long loved Lady Diana, Lord Henry's wife, he is perplexed at his situation. But fate takes a hand and resolves matters as Wyngate could not have predicted.
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Warner Baxter
Jim Wingate - aka Jim Carston
Lupe Vélez
Naturich
Eleanor Boardman
Lady Diana Kerhill
Charles Bickford
Cash Hawkins
Roland Young
Sir John Applegate
Paul Cavanagh
Henry - Earl of Kerhill
Raymond Hatton
Shorty
Julia Faye
Mrs. Chichester Jones
DeWitt Jennings
Sheriff Bud Hardy
J. Farrell MacDonald
Big Bill
Mitchell Lewis
Tabywana
Dickie Moore
Little Hal
Victor Potel
Andy
Frank Rice
Grouchy
Eva Dennison
Dowager Lady Kerhill
Lilian Bond
Babs
Luke Cosgrave
Shanks
Frank Hagney
Deputy Clark
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 4, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cecil B. DeMille
- Screenplay & Story
- Lucien Hubbard, Lenore J. Coffee
- Original Score
- Herbert Stothart
- Original Title
- The Squaw Man
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cecil B. DeMille
Lucien Hubbard, Lenore J. Coffee, Elsie Janis
Herbert Stothart
Harold Rosson
Anne Bauchens
Department Leadership Roster
Cecil B. DeMille
Director
Lucien Hubbard
Screenplay
Lenore J. Coffee
Screenplay
Anne Bauchens
Editor
Adrian
Costume Design
Harold Rosson
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Squaw Man.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Squaw Man
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Squaw Man about?
Jim Wyngate, an English aristocrat, comes to the American West under a cloud of suspicion for embezzlement actually committed by his cousin Lord Henry. In Wyoming, Wyngate runs afoul of cattle rustler Cash Hawkins by rescuing the Indian girl Naturich from Hawkins. Wyngate marries Naturich, but then learns that his cousin Lord Henry has been killed and has cleared his name before dying. As Wyngate has long loved Lady Diana, Lord Henry's wife, he is perplexed at his situation. But fate takes a hand and resolves matters as Wyngate could not have predicted.
Who directed The Squaw Man?
The Squaw Man was directed by Cecil B. DeMille.
Who stars in The Squaw Man?
The principal cast of The Squaw Man includes Warner Baxter, Lupe Vélez, Eleanor Boardman, Charles Bickford, Roland Young.
When was The Squaw Man released and how long is it?
The Squaw Man was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for The Squaw Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Squaw Man was composed by Herbert Stothart.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Squaw Man?
The Squaw Man holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).