John Ermine of the Yellowstone
Synopsis
As a baby, John Ermine is stolen from a wagon train by the Crow Indians and is adopted by Chief Fire Bear. John grows to manhood, ignorant that he is a white man until his parentage is disclosed to him by Crooked Bear, a white hermit who is on friendly terms with the Crows. Crooked Bear teaches John the language and customs of the white man's civilization, impressing upon him that it is his sacred responsibility to keep peace between the white men and the Indians.
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Francis Ford
John Ermine
Mae Gaston
Katherine Searles
Mark Fenton
Colonel Searles
Dark Cloud
Fire Bear (as John Darkcloud)
Burwell Hamrick
White Seasel
Duke Worne
Lieutenant Butler
William A. Carroll
Crooked Bear (as William Carroll)
Joseph Flores
Wolf Voice (as Joe Flores)
Elsie Van Name
Mrs. Searles (as Elsie Ford)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 5, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Francis Ford
- Screenplay & Story
- Maud Grange, Frederic Remington, Louis Evan Shipman
- Original Title
- John Ermine of the Yellowstone
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Francis Ford
Maud Grange, Frederic Remington, Louis Evan Shipman
Department Leadership Roster
Francis Ford
Director
Maud Grange
Writer
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What is John Ermine of the Yellowstone about?
As a baby, John Ermine is stolen from a wagon train by the Crow Indians and is adopted by Chief Fire Bear. John grows to manhood, ignorant that he is a white man until his parentage is disclosed to him by Crooked Bear, a white hermit who is on friendly terms with the Crows. Crooked Bear teaches John the language and customs of the white man's civilization, impressing upon him that it is his sacred responsibility to keep peace between the white men and the Indians.
Who directed John Ermine of the Yellowstone?
John Ermine of the Yellowstone was directed by Francis Ford.
Who stars in John Ermine of the Yellowstone?
The principal cast of John Ermine of the Yellowstone includes Francis Ford, Mae Gaston, Mark Fenton, Dark Cloud, Burwell Hamrick.
When was John Ermine of the Yellowstone released and how long is it?
John Ermine of the Yellowstone was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 50m.
Is John Ermine of the Yellowstone based on a book or true story?
John Ermine of the Yellowstone is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Frederic Remington".