War on the Plains
Originally released in 1912. War on the Plains is a western film. directed by Thomas H. Ince. At just 20 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Francis Ford, Ethel Grandin, and Ray Myers
Synopsis
The emigrants are seen fighting the hordes of redskins. The hero rides to the settlement for help and engages in a thrilling duel with pursuing Indians. The settlers swoop down on the unprotected Indian village and burn it up. The savages seeing the flames, hurry back and fall into an ambush. They are attacked from the rear by the emigrants and from the front by the settlers. In a wild scene of carnage the surprised Indians are mowed down by the hail of bullets, horses and riders falling in tangled masses.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 23, 1912
114 years ago
Runtime
0h 20m
20 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Francis Ford
as Drake, a Treacherous Prospector
Ethel Grandin
as Ethel, the Wagon Captain's Daughter
Ray Myers
as A Young Emigrant
Howard Davies
as A Prospector
William Eagle Shirt
as An Indian
J. Barney Sherry
as A Frontiersman
Art Acord
as A Frontiersman
Tilly Baldwin
as Cowgirl
Clayton Monroe Teters
as Indian (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Bison Motion Pictures
- New York Motion Picture
Frequently Asked Questions
What is War on the Plains about?
The emigrants are seen fighting the hordes of redskins. The hero rides to the settlement for help and engages in a thrilling duel with pursuing Indians. The settlers swoop down on the unprotected I...
Who directed War on the Plains?
War on the Plains was directed by Thomas H. Ince.
How long is War on the Plains?
War on the Plains has a runtime of 0 hours and 20 minutes (20 minutes total).
When was War on the Plains released?
War on the Plains was released on February 23, 1912 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in War on the Plains?
The main cast of War on the Plains includes Francis Ford, Ethel Grandin, Ray Myers, Howard Davies, William Eagle Shirt.