Before the White Man Came
Originally released in 1920. Before the White Man Came is a drama film. directed by John E. Maple. At just 46 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Old Badger, Bird Tail, and Bear Claw
Synopsis
Big Elk and Che-wee-na, both of the Great Bear tribe, are engaged to be married. White Wolf, the son of the chief of another tribe, offers to buy Che-wee-na; when her father refuses, Little Wolf challenges Big Elk to a physical contest that Big Elk wins. Embittered, Little Wolf provokes a war between the tribes, abducting Che-wee-na while Big Elk and the other Great Bear warriors are away from their camp. Che-wee-na feigns insanity among Little Wolf's people, who think that she is in communication with the great spirits. She wins the gratitude of the tribe when she nurses a sick child to health, but in so doing incurs the jealousy of the tribe's medicine man, who accuses her of poisoning the tribe's water supply.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 31, 1920
105 years ago
Runtime
0h 46m
46 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (0 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Northwestern Film Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Before the White Man Came about?
Big Elk and Che-wee-na, both of the Great Bear tribe, are engaged to be married. White Wolf, the son of the chief of another tribe, offers to buy Che-wee-na; when her father refuses, Little Wolf ch...
Who directed Before the White Man Came?
Before the White Man Came was directed by John E. Maple.
How long is Before the White Man Came?
Before the White Man Came has a runtime of 0 hours and 46 minutes (46 minutes total).
When was Before the White Man Came released?
Before the White Man Came was released on August 31, 1920 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Before the White Man Came?
The main cast of Before the White Man Came includes Old Badger, Bird Tail, Bear Claw, Mae Old Coyote, Scratches His Face.