The Squaw Man (1931): cast, story & where to watch
1931 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1931, The Squaw Man is a drama and western film directed by Cecil B. DeMille, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. Jim Wyngate, an English aristocrat, comes to the American West under a cloud of suspicion for embezzlement actually committed by his cousin Lord Henry. In Wyoming, Wyngate runs afoul of cattle rustler Cash Hawkins by rescuing the Indian girl Naturich from Hawkins. Wyngate marries Naturich, but then learns that his cousin Lord Henry has been killed and has cleared his name before dying. As Wyngate has long loved Lady Diana, Lord Henry's wife, he is perplexed at his situation. But fate takes a hand and resolves matters as Wyngate could not have predicted.
Who’s in it. The Squaw Man stars Warner Baxter as Jim Wingate - aka Jim Carston, Lupe Vélez as Naturich, Eleanor Boardman as Lady Diana Kerhill and Charles Bickford as Cash Hawkins, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Squaw Man has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Squaw Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Squaw Man tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Squaw Man (1931)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Squaw Man change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Squaw Man worth watching?
- The Squaw Man holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Squaw Man?
- The Squaw Man stars Warner Baxter, Lupe Vélez, Eleanor Boardman, Charles Bickford and Roland Young.