The Hidden Children(1917)
The Hidden Children Synopsis
In accordance with an Iroquois custom, two women unknown to each other decide to make their babies "hidden children" by giving them to Native American foster-parents until they reach maturity. A boy and a girl are thus raised within the Iroquois community. Upon learning of their true heritage and the custom's purpose, they return to their original people. They are then expected to marry each other to bring a fresh spirit into the tribe.
The Hidden Children (1917) is a drama, history and romance film directed by Oscar Apfel, released on March 26, 1917 with a runtime of 50m. It stars Harold Lockwood, May Allison, Lillian West and Henry Hebert.
- Director:
- Oscar Apfel
- Writers:
- Oscar Apfel, Robert W. Chambers
- Production:
- Yorke Film Corporation
- Status:
- Released
The Hidden Children Cast & Crew
Main cast
Harold Lockwood
as Evan Loskiel
May Allison
as Lois de Contrecoeur
Lillian West
as Jeanne de Contrecoeur
Henry Hebert
as Mayaro
George A. McDaniel
as Amochol
Lester Cuneo
as Lt. Boyd
Lillian Hayward
as Mrs. Rannock
- Howard Davies
Howard Davies
as Gen. Sullivan
Arthur Allardt
as Capt. Jean de Contrecoeur
- Albert Ellis
Albert Ellis
as Cavert
- Daniel Davis
Daniel Davis
as Hiaowoc
- Clara Lucas
Clara Lucas
as Marie Loskiel
Key crew
Directed by Oscar Apfel, written by Oscar Apfel and Robert W. Chambers.
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The Hidden Children – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Hidden Children?
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The main cast of The Hidden Children (1917) includes Harold Lockwood, May Allison, Lillian West, Henry Hebert and George A. McDaniel. The film was directed by Oscar Apfel. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Hidden Children released?
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The Hidden Children was released on March 26, 1917 and runs for 50m.