The Deerslayer
“THE THRILL TALE OF AMERICA'S PIONEERS!”
Synopsis
Deerslayer, a white man who was brought up by the Mohicans, helps his old tribe when the Hurons steal Princess Wah Tah, the betrothed of his friend Jingo-Good. His friends, the Hutters, are a white family living on an ark in the middle of a lake. The Hurons attack them and Deerslayer enlists the aid of scout Harry March, who is escorting sixty-five brides to the near-by settlement. Deerslayer and Harry are both in love with Judith Hutter, who is secretly in love with Harry. The Hurons succeed in capturing her father and Harry, where-upon Judith's sister Hetty, playing on an Indian superstition never to harm an insane person, feigns madness and makes an escape. Hutter, Judith, Hetty and Princess Wah-Tah return to the ark, where they ate attacked by the waiting Hurons and Hetty is killed. Deerslayer, Harry and the settlement men arrive to time to drive the Hurons away.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 22, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lew Landers
- Screenplay & Story
- James Fenimore Cooper, John W. Krafft, P.S. Harrison, E.B. Derr
- Original Title
- The Deerslayer
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Production Studios
- Cardinal Pictures Inc., Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lew Landers
James Fenimore Cooper, John W. Krafft, P.S. Harrison, E.B. Derr
Arthur Martinelli
George McGuire
P.S. Harrison, E.B. Derr
Department Leadership Roster
Lew Landers
Director
Arthur Martinelli
Director of Photography
George McGuire
Editor
P.S. Harrison
Producer
E.B. Derr
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Deerslayer
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What is The Deerslayer about?
Deerslayer, a white man who was brought up by the Mohicans, helps his old tribe when the Hurons steal Princess Wah Tah, the betrothed of his friend Jingo-Good. His friends, the Hutters, are a white family living on an ark in the middle of a lake. The Hurons attack them and Deerslayer enlists the aid of scout Harry March, who is escorting sixty-five brides to the near-by settlement. Deerslayer and Harry are both in love with Judith Hutter, who is secretly in love with Harry. The Hurons succeed in capturing her father and Harry, where-upon Judith's sister Hetty, playing on an Indian superstition never to harm an insane person, feigns madness and makes an escape. Hutter, Judith, Hetty and Princess Wah-Tah return to the ark, where they ate attacked by the waiting Hurons and Hetty is killed. Deerslayer, Harry and the settlement men arrive to time to drive the Hurons away.
Who directed The Deerslayer?
The Deerslayer was directed by Lew Landers.
Who stars in The Deerslayer?
The principal cast of The Deerslayer includes Bruce Kellogg, Jean Parker, Larry Parks, Warren Ashe, Wanda McKay.
When was The Deerslayer released and how long is it?
The Deerslayer was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 7m.
Is The Deerslayer based on a book or true story?
The Deerslayer is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "James Fenimore Cooper".