A Daughter of the Sioux (1925)
Western | 29 August 1925
Cast:
Ben Wilson, Neva Gerber, Robert Walker [ More ]Director:
Ben WilsonWriter:
George W. PyperCinematographer:
William FildewProduction Company:
Guaranteed Pictures, Inc.The upcoming production was advertised in the 20 Dec 1924 Moving Picture World as one of several works by General Charles King to be adapted for the screen by Clifford S. Elfelt Productions, Inc. The full title of the 1903 source novel was A Daughter of the Sioux: A Tale of the Indian Frontier.
The start of principal photography at Berwilla Studios in Hollywood, CA, was reported in the 23 Aug 1925 Film Daily. Two weeks later, a 29 Aug 1925 release date was listed in the 5 Sep 1925 Exhibitors Herald. Reviews were generally positive, with the 3 Oct 1925 Motion Picture News highlighting lead actress Neva Gerber’s equestrian skills.
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The upcoming production was advertised in the 20 Dec 1924 Moving Picture World as one of several works by General Charles King to be adapted for the screen by Clifford S. Elfelt Productions, Inc. The full title of the 1903 source novel was A Daughter of the Sioux: A Tale of the Indian Frontier.
The start of principal photography at Berwilla Studios in Hollywood, CA, was reported in the 23 Aug 1925 Film Daily. Two weeks later, a 29 Aug 1925 release date was listed in the 5 Sep 1925 Exhibitors Herald. Reviews were generally positive, with the 3 Oct 1925 Motion Picture News highlighting lead actress Neva Gerber’s equestrian skills.
Nanette, known at Fort Frayne as a "daughter of the Sioux," is the adopted child of Major John Webb. John Field, a government surveyor, suspects her of betraying the fort after noticing the girl’s private encounters with a renegade named Eagle Wing. During a Sioux raid on a group of isolated settlers, John kills Eagle Wing and returns his body to the fort. An old scout recognizes Nanette as a white child stolen long ago by the Sioux. Nanette then reveals that Eagle Wing is the son of a white man named Big Bill Hay, and her foster brother. John declares his love for Nanette and they ...
Nanette, known at Fort Frayne as a "daughter of the Sioux," is the adopted child of Major John Webb. John Field, a government surveyor, suspects her of betraying the fort after noticing the girl’s private encounters with a renegade named Eagle Wing. During a Sioux raid on a group of isolated settlers, John kills Eagle Wing and returns his body to the fort. An old scout recognizes Nanette as a white child stolen long ago by the Sioux. Nanette then reveals that Eagle Wing is the son of a white man named Big Bill Hay, and her foster brother. John declares his love for Nanette and they marry.
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