The Massacre(1912)
A TRAGI-DRAMA OF AMERICA'S PAST IN TWO UNFORGETTABLE ACTS - Being an account of the tragic events befalling the Cavalry of Gen. George Custer and the innocents in his care at Little Big Horn
The Massacre Synopsis
The story of the massacre of an Indian village, and the ensuing retaliation.
The Massacre (1912) is a action, war and western film directed by D.W. Griffith, released on December 19, 1912 with a runtime of 30m. It stars Wilfred Lucas, Blanche Sweet, Charles West and Alfred Paget. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 20 ratings.
- Director:
- D.W. Griffith
- Writers:
- D.W. Griffith
- Cinematographer:
- Billy Bitzer
- Production:
- American Mutoscope & Biograph
- Status:
- Released
The Massacre Cast & Crew
Main cast
Wilfred Lucas
as Stephen
Blanche Sweet
as Stephen's Ward
Charles West
as Stephen's Ward's Husband
Alfred Paget
as Indian Chief
Frank Opperman
as The Old Settler
Jack Pickford
as The Young Boy
Claire McDowell
as Stephen's Belle - In Prologue
Edward Dillon
as John Randolph - In Prologue / In Cavalry
Kate Toncray
as The Maid - in Prologue
- Charles Gorman
Charles Gorman
as In Cavalry
Robert Harron
as In Cavalry
Dell Henderson
as In Wagon Train
Key crew
Directed by D.W. Griffith, written by D.W. Griffith.
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The Massacre Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 20 ratings.
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The Massacre – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Massacre online?
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Who stars in The Massacre?
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The main cast of The Massacre (1912) includes Wilfred Lucas, Blanche Sweet, Charles West, Alfred Paget and Frank Opperman. The film was directed by D.W. Griffith. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Massacre released?
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The Massacre was released on December 19, 1912 and runs for 30m.
Is The Massacre worth watching?
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The Massacre (1912) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 20 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, war and western films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.