The Chief's Blanket (1912): cast, story & where to watch
1912 · Film
Released in 1912, The Chief's Blanket is a notable film directed by D.W. Griffith.
What it’s about. When the Great Chief's body is placed before the funeral pile by his mourning braves, his sacred blanket is covered over it and a sentinel left to watch that this, his last resting place, is not desecrated. The tribe has just departed for their village when a mountain outlaw appears and succeeds in stealing the blanket, having given the sentinel doctored whiskey. When the Indians discover this they exile the unfaithful sentinel until he can recover the blanket.
Who’s in it. The Chief's Blanket stars Lionel Barrymore as The Young Man, Blanche Sweet as The Young Woman, Charles West as The Outlaw and Adolph Lestina as The Doctor, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Chief's Blanket page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Chief's Blanket (1912)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Chief's Blanket change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Chief's Blanket?
- The Chief's Blanket stars Lionel Barrymore, Blanche Sweet, Charles West, Adolph Lestina and Jack Pickford.
- When was The Chief's Blanket released?
- The Chief's Blanket was released in 1912.