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Rescue of Child from Indians
(1903) United States of America
B&W : 194 feet
Directed by (unknown)

Cast: (unknown)

American Mutoscope & Biograph Company production; distributed by American Mutoscope & Biograph Company. / Cinematography by Wallace McCutcheon. / © 21 September 1903 by American Mutoscope & Biograph Company [H35877]. Released September 1903. / Standard 35mm spherical 1.33:1 format. / Biograph production number 2555. The film was rereleased within The Pioneers (1903) in October 1903.

Drama: Historical.

Synopsis: [From Biograph promotional materials] The Indians come to their evening camp by the side of a forest stream. After a drink of clear water, they tie the little girl to a tree and prepare for their night’s rest. The trappers are close upon them however, and with a wild yell the white men hurl themselves upon the Indians. A terrific hand-to-hand combat ensues, and the Indians are slain remorselessly. The little girl is quickly released from her bonds and, as the picture ends, she is in the arms of one of the brave trappers who have rescued her.

Survival status: (unknown)

Current rights holder: Public domain [USA].

Keywords: Native Americans

Listing updated: 14 October 2023.

References: Website-AFI; Website-IMDb.

 
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