The Love of a Savage (1909)
White Elk, a Sioux brave, visits a friendly tribe, and when landing at the river bank sees a young squaw, Arrow Head, for whom he immediately conceives an infatuation. He helps her fill a jug, which she carries away with her, while he stands looking after her in rapt admiration. Her lover, Spotted Tail, greets her upon her return, but when White Elk enters and constantly glances tenderly toward Arrow Head, Spotted Tail shows anger. The Sioux brave gives the squaw a necklace, which Spotted Tall takes from her neck and stamps on when his rival departs. He follows White Elk and is about to stab him when a shot is fired by Arrow Head, who has followed both. At this White Elk turns and struggles with Spotted Tail. The Sioux brave succeeds in forcing down the arm of his victim until the knife enters his breast, and then he and Arrow Head go away. With his last breath Spotted Tail calls his friends to him and tells of events. They swear to be revenged and trace White Elk. Next follows a canoe chase in which White Elk wins out, but an arrow hits him and he is captured. They torture him to reveal where Arrow Head is, but to no avail. They tie him to stakes in the water and leave him to death when the tide rises, but Arrow Head comes to his rescue and with him in a canoe paddles away.
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| Filmmakers | Role |
|---|---|
| Fred J. Balshofer | Director |
| Fred J. Balshofer | Cinematographer |
| Cast | Role |
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| Red Wing | |
| James Young Deer |
