The Heart of an Indian
Synopsis
When Indians attack a white settlement, a brave kidnaps a white baby to give to his wife as a replacement for their dead baby. The white mother goes to the Indian camp to look for her child and is captured by the Indians who plan to torture her. The settlers attack the Indian camp, destroying it completely and killing the braves, while the Indian wife returns the baby to the white woman and allows her to escape. The Indian wife mourns her baby at its grave, unaware of the destruction of the Indian camp.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 1, 1912
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Thomas H. Ince
- Screenplay & Story
- Thomas H. Ince
- Original Title
- The Heart of an Indian
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 32m
- Production Studios
- New York Motion Picture, Bison Motion Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Thomas H. Ince
Thomas H. Ince
Ray C. Smallwood
Thomas H. Ince
Department Leadership Roster
Thomas H. Ince
Director
Thomas H. Ince
Producer
Ray C. Smallwood
Director of Photography
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What is The Heart of an Indian about?
When Indians attack a white settlement, a brave kidnaps a white baby to give to his wife as a replacement for their dead baby. The white mother goes to the Indian camp to look for her child and is captured by the Indians who plan to torture her. The settlers attack the Indian camp, destroying it completely and killing the braves, while the Indian wife returns the baby to the white woman and allows her to escape. The Indian wife mourns her baby at its grave, unaware of the destruction of the Indian camp.
Who directed The Heart of an Indian?
The Heart of an Indian was directed by Thomas H. Ince.
Who stars in The Heart of an Indian?
The principal cast of The Heart of an Indian includes Francis Ford, J. Barney Sherry, Ann Little, Art Acord, Lillian Christy.
When was The Heart of an Indian released and how long is it?
The Heart of an Indian was released in 1912 with a total runtime of 32m.