The Chief's Blanket
Synopsis
When the Great Chief's body is placed before the funeral pile by his mourning braves, his sacred blanket is covered over it and a sentinel left to watch that this, his last resting place, is not desecrated. The tribe has just departed for their village when a mountain outlaw appears and succeeds in stealing the blanket, having given the sentinel doctored whiskey. When the Indians discover this they exile the unfaithful sentinel until he can recover the blanket.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 10, 1912
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- D.W. Griffith
- Screenplay & Story
- Wilfred Lucas
- Original Title
- The Chief's Blanket
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 11m
- Production Studios
- American Mutoscope & Biograph
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
D.W. Griffith
Wilfred Lucas
Department Leadership Roster
D.W. Griffith
Director
Wilfred Lucas
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Chief's Blanket
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What is The Chief's Blanket about?
When the Great Chief's body is placed before the funeral pile by his mourning braves, his sacred blanket is covered over it and a sentinel left to watch that this, his last resting place, is not desecrated. The tribe has just departed for their village when a mountain outlaw appears and succeeds in stealing the blanket, having given the sentinel doctored whiskey. When the Indians discover this they exile the unfaithful sentinel until he can recover the blanket.
Who directed The Chief's Blanket?
The Chief's Blanket was directed by D.W. Griffith.
Who stars in The Chief's Blanket?
The principal cast of The Chief's Blanket includes Lionel Barrymore, Blanche Sweet, W. Chrystie Miller, Charles West, Alfred Paget.
When was The Chief's Blanket released and how long is it?
The Chief's Blanket was released in 1912 with a total runtime of 11m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Chief's Blanket?
The Chief's Blanket holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).