The Indians Are Coming
“Painted RED DEVILS on a Blood Thirsty Rampage!”
Synopsis
Jack Manning (Tim McCoy) arrives in a midwestern town from Gold Creek in Califonia. He brings a message from Goerge Woods (Francis Ford) to his brother Tom Woods (Francis Ford), in a dual role, and niece Mary (Allene Ray, informing them he has struck gold and asking them to join him in California via a wagon train. Jack and Mary fall in love to the great displeasure of Rance Carter (Wilbur McGaugh) who has a yen for Mary himself. Jack and Mary not only have to be wary of Carter's crooked ways and machinations, but also of Indian uprisings, caused by Carter.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 9, 1930
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henry MacRae
- Screenplay & Story
- William Lord Wright
- Original Score
- Sam Perry
- Original Title
- The Indians Are Coming
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 20m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henry MacRae
William Lord Wright, Buffalo Bill Cody
Sam Perry
Wilfrid M. Cline
Edward Todd, Robert B. Wilcox, Alvin Todd
Henry MacRae
Department Leadership Roster
Wilfrid M. Cline
Director of Photography
Edward Todd
Editor
Robert B. Wilcox
Editor
Henry MacRae
Producer
William Lord Wright
Screenplay
Sam Perry
Original Music Composer
Alvin Todd
Editor
Henry MacRae
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Indians Are Coming
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Indians Are Coming about?
Jack Manning (Tim McCoy) arrives in a midwestern town from Gold Creek in Califonia. He brings a message from Goerge Woods (Francis Ford) to his brother Tom Woods (Francis Ford), in a dual role, and niece Mary (Allene Ray, informing them he has struck gold and asking them to join him in California via a wagon train. Jack and Mary fall in love to the great displeasure of Rance Carter (Wilbur McGaugh) who has a yen for Mary himself. Jack and Mary not only have to be wary of Carter's crooked ways and machinations, but also of Indian uprisings, caused by Carter.
Who directed The Indians Are Coming?
The Indians Are Coming was directed by Henry MacRae.
Who stars in The Indians Are Coming?
The principal cast of The Indians Are Coming includes Tim McCoy, Allene Ray, Edmund Cobb, Francis Ford, Wilbur McGaugh.
When was The Indians Are Coming released and how long is it?
The Indians Are Coming was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 3h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for The Indians Are Coming?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Indians Are Coming was composed by Sam Perry.
Is The Indians Are Coming based on a book or true story?
The Indians Are Coming is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Buffalo Bill Cody".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Indians Are Coming?
The Indians Are Coming holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).