Her Indian Hero (1912): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1912, Her Indian Hero is a notable film directed by Jack Conway, running about 16 minutes.

What it’s about. The Chief's son, Silver Water, returns from college and is met at the station by the tribe. The Indians make merry to celebrate his homecoming. Hal Benton, an easterner, rides on to ask his way to the hotel, where he is stopping with some friends, among them his fiancée, Veda Mead, and her father. Knowing that the Indian ceremonies will interest his friends, Hal obtains permission to come the next day and bring his friends. The Chief calls Morning Star, an Indian maiden, telling his son that she is to be his squaw. Silver Water is pleased with her. The next day Hal Benton and his friends arrive. While the others inspect the camp, Veda Mead amuses herself with Silver Water and ere long is thoroughly infatuated with him, while the Indian's vanity is touched by the attentions of the society coquette, and he promises to meet her the next day. Their little tete-a-tete is cut short by the entrance of Morning Star.

Who’s in it. Her Indian Hero stars Jack Conway as Hal Benton, George Gebhardt as Silver Water, Dorothy Davenport as Veda Mead and Victoria Forde as Morning Star, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Her Indian Hero has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Her Indian Hero page.