A Temporary Truce
Synopsis
A Mexican is thrown out of a bar by a young prospector and swears to get even. Later, he kidnaps the prospector's wife. In the meantime, a group of drunkards shoot and kill an old Indian; The son, a brave, vows revenge and asks the tribal chief for help. When the Indians attack both prospector and Mexican, these two make a temporary truce and join forces against the common enemy.
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Charles Hill Mailes
Mexican Jim
Claire McDowell
Mexican Jim's Wife
Blanche Sweet
Alice Hardy - the Prospector's Wife
W. Chrystie Miller
The Murdered Indian / Indian on Street
Robert Harron
The Murdered Indian's Son
Mae Marsh
A Murdered Settler (uncredited)
Alfred Paget
A Drunken Cutthroat / An Indian / Among Rescuers (uncredited)
Jack Pickford
An Indian (uncredited)
Charles Gorman
Jack Hardy - the Prospector
Frank Opperman
The Indian Chief / A Drunken Cutthroat / Bartender (uncredited)
Christy Cabanne
An Indian (uncredited)
William A. Carroll
In Bar / Among Rescuers (uncredited)
Frank Evans
In Bar / Among Rescuers (uncredited)
Bert Hendler
In Bar (uncredited)
Harry Hyde
Among Rescuers / Outside Pony Express Office (uncredited)
J. Jiquel Lanoe
An Indian / Among Rescuers (uncredited)
Wilfred Lucas
An Indian (uncredited)
W.C. Robinson
An Indian / In Bar / Among Rescuers (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 10, 1912
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- D.W. Griffith
- Screenplay & Story
- George Hennessy
- Original Title
- A Temporary Truce
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 18m
- Production Studios
- American Mutoscope & Biograph
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
D.W. Griffith
George Hennessy
Billy Bitzer
Department Leadership Roster
Billy Bitzer
Director of Photography
George Hennessy
Writer
D.W. Griffith
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Temporary Truce
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Temporary Truce about?
A Mexican is thrown out of a bar by a young prospector and swears to get even. Later, he kidnaps the prospector's wife. In the meantime, a group of drunkards shoot and kill an old Indian; The son, a brave, vows revenge and asks the tribal chief for help. When the Indians attack both prospector and Mexican, these two make a temporary truce and join forces against the common enemy.
Who directed A Temporary Truce?
A Temporary Truce was directed by D.W. Griffith.
Who stars in A Temporary Truce?
The principal cast of A Temporary Truce includes Charles Hill Mailes, Claire McDowell, Blanche Sweet, W. Chrystie Miller, Robert Harron.
When was A Temporary Truce released and how long is it?
A Temporary Truce was released in 1912 with a total runtime of 18m.