With Sitting Bull at the Spirit Lake Massacre (1927)
The story of a controversial white settlement in 1860s Spirit Lake, Iowa. Unbowed by the encroachment, Chief Sitting Bull vows to reclaim the land of his fathers. A long-thought-lost film finally surfaces after being unseen for over eight decades. Created and copyrighted by Sunset Productions in 1925 but not released until June 15, 1927, this silent epic features the superior Native American actor Chief Yowlachie (performing here under the name Chief Yowlache) as Sitting Bull.
Director: Robert N. Bradbury
Genre: Western
Runtime: 75 min
Release Date: June 14, 1927
Cast
- Bryant Washburn - Donald Keefe
- Chief Yowlachie - Sitting Bull
- Anne Schaefer - Mame Mulcain
- Jay Morley - Pat Mulcain
- Shirley Palmer - Ceila Moore
- James O'Neill - Elder Indian (as James O'Neil)
- Bob Steele - Bob Keefe (as Bob Bradbury Jr.)
- Fred Warren - Happy Hartz
- Leon De La Mothe - John Mulcain (as Leon Kent)
- Lucille Ballart - Mary Moore (as Lucille Balart)
Screenplay
- Ben Allah (Adaptation)
Production: Sunset Productions
Original Language: en
Keywords
silent film, sitting bull
More Films by Director: Robert N. Bradbury
More Films in Genre: Western
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is With Sitting Bull at the Spirit Lake Massacre about?
- The story of a controversial white settlement in 1860s Spirit Lake, Iowa. Unbowed by the encroachment, Chief Sitting Bull vows to reclaim the land of his fathers. A long-thought-lost film finally surfaces after being unseen for over eight decades. Created and copyrighted by Sunset Productions in 1925 but not released until June 15, 1927, this silent epic features the superior Native American actor Chief Yowlachie (performing here under the name Chief Yowlache) as Sitting Bull.
- Who directed With Sitting Bull at the Spirit Lake Massacre?
- With Sitting Bull at the Spirit Lake Massacre was directed by Robert N. Bradbury.
- Who stars in With Sitting Bull at the Spirit Lake Massacre?
- With Sitting Bull at the Spirit Lake Massacre stars Bryant Washburn, Chief Yowlachie, Anne Schaefer, Jay Morley, Shirley Palmer, James O'Neill.
- How long is With Sitting Bull at the Spirit Lake Massacre?
- With Sitting Bull at the Spirit Lake Massacre has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
- What genre is With Sitting Bull at the Spirit Lake Massacre?
- With Sitting Bull at the Spirit Lake Massacre is a Western film.