For the Love of Red Wing (1910)
Many of the early Indian massacres were due to the fact that the whites failed to penetrate the stoical mask behind which the red man hid, and unconsciously trampled upon customs held sacred by the savage, or failed to understand that the red man's heart was susceptible to the god of love. Blue Feather's sweetheart was the daughter of a chief, and the twain no doubt were as happy in their love as youths and maidens of the white race. An emigrant party in prairie schooners comes upon the scene, leading a handsome pony which excites the admiration of the chief, and failing to trade various articles for the animal he gives his daughter in exchange. The train moves on and is seen camping for the night. The lover returning is informed of what has occurred and is plunged in despair. The girl is then seen escaping from the settlers, hotly pursued. Perceiving that capture is unavoidable, she stabs herself, falls into a gully, and is passed by the whites. The next day Blue Feather and his dog are in the woods and the canine discovers the dead girl. The scene is intensely dramatic and pathetic as he sorrows over his sweetheart, and at the obsequies he exhorts his followers to vengeance. An attack on the whites follows in which they are exterminated, and the trophies of war are laid upon the grave of the Indian girl.
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GenresRomance
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| Filmmakers | Role |
|---|---|
| Fred J. Balshofer | Director |
| Fred J. Balshofer | Cinematographer |
| Cast | Role |
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| Red Wing |
