A Romance of the Western Hills
Synopsis
A young Indian girl is adopted by a white couple who treat her almost as their daughter, educating her and showering on her every attention. She is happy and falls in love with the couple's nephew, but she finds the young man with his fiancée, a young lady of his own race. Back to her own people she goes, and her former lover attacks the boy in revenge. When the white boy's fiancée learns of his duplicity, she breaks her troth with him.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 11, 1910
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- D.W. Griffith
- Original Title
- A Romance of the Western Hills
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 16m
- Production Studios
- Biograph Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
D.W. Griffith
Department Leadership Roster
D.W. Griffith
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Romance of the Western Hills
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What is A Romance of the Western Hills about?
A young Indian girl is adopted by a white couple who treat her almost as their daughter, educating her and showering on her every attention. She is happy and falls in love with the couple's nephew, but she finds the young man with his fiancée, a young lady of his own race. Back to her own people she goes, and her former lover attacks the boy in revenge. When the white boy's fiancée learns of his duplicity, she breaks her troth with him.
Who directed A Romance of the Western Hills?
A Romance of the Western Hills was directed by D.W. Griffith.
Who stars in A Romance of the Western Hills?
The principal cast of A Romance of the Western Hills includes Mary Pickford.
When was A Romance of the Western Hills released and how long is it?
A Romance of the Western Hills was released in 1910 with a total runtime of 16m.