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Massacre (1934)

1934-01-20 · 1h 10m · EN
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Rodeo stunt rider Richard Barthelmess (as Joe "Chief" Thunder-Horse) thrills crowds at the Chicago "World's Fair" celebrating a century of progress in Native American Indian affairs. An assimilated Sioux, Mr. Barthelmess receives word that back on the Reservation his father is dying. Barthelmess takes time out to fulfill a sexual fantasy with shapely blonde Claire Dodd (as Norma), then drives to the Reservation with his happy-go-lucky manservant. On the way, he is attracted to red-skinned Ann Dvorak (as Lydia). Barthelmess discovers his forgotten brethren are being mistreated, and need help...

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Alan CroslandDirector

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Richard BarthelmessRichard BarthelmessChief Joe ThunderhorseAnn DvorakAnn DvorakLydiaDudley DiggesDudley DiggesElihu P. QuissenberryClaire DoddClaire DoddNormaHenry O'NeillHenry O'NeillJ.R. DickinsonRobert BarratRobert BarratDawsonArthur HohlArthur HohlDr. TurnerClarence MuseClarence MuseSamCharles MiddletonCharles MiddletonSheriff ScattersTully MarshallTully MarshallJakeWallis ClarkWallis ClarkCochranWilliam V. MongWilliam V. MongGrandy

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Native americanPre-code

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Genre affinityDramaTheme affinityNative American · Pre CodeDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference295257Actor preference314165 · 276459 · 295945

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What is Massacre about?

Rodeo stunt rider Richard Barthelmess (as Joe "Chief" Thunder-Horse) thrills crowds at the Chicago "World's Fair" celebrating a century of progress in Native American Indian affairs. An assimilated Sioux, Mr. Barthelmess receives word that back on the Reservation his father is dying. Barthelmess takes time out to fulfill a sexual fantasy with shapely blonde Claire Dodd (as Norma), then drives to the Reservation with his happy-go-lucky manservant. On the way, he is attracted to red-skinned Ann Dvorak (as Lydia). Barthelmess discovers his forgotten brethren are being mistreated, and need help...

How long is Massacre?

Massacre has a runtime of 70 minutes.