War on the Plains(1912)
War on the Plains Synopsis
The emigrants are seen fighting the hordes of redskins. The hero rides to the settlement for help and engages in a thrilling duel with pursuing Indians. The settlers swoop down on the unprotected Indian village and burn it up. The savages seeing the flames, hurry back and fall into an ambush. They are attacked from the rear by the emigrants and from the front by the settlers. In a wild scene of carnage the surprised Indians are mowed down by the hail of bullets, horses and riders falling in tangled masses.
War on the Plains (1912) is a western film directed by Thomas H. Ince, released on February 23, 1912 with a runtime of 20m. It stars Francis Ford, Ethel Grandin, Ray Myers and Howard Davies. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Thomas H. Ince
- Writers:
- Ray Myers, Thomas H. Ince, William Eagle Shirt
- Production:
- Bison Motion Pictures, New York Motion Picture
- Status:
- Released
War on the Plains Cast & Crew
Main cast
Francis Ford
as Drake, a Treacherous Prospector
Ethel Grandin
as Ethel, the Wagon Captain's Daughter
- Ray Myers
Ray Myers
as A Young Emigrant
- Howard Davies
Howard Davies
as A Prospector
William Eagle Shirt
as An Indian
J. Barney Sherry
as A Frontiersman
Art Acord
as A Frontiersman
Tilly Baldwin
as Cowgirl
- Clayton Monroe Teters
Clayton Monroe Teters
as Indian (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Thomas H. Ince, written by Ray Myers, Thomas H. Ince and William Eagle Shirt.
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War on the Plains Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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War on the Plains – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch War on the Plains online?
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Who stars in War on the Plains?
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The main cast of War on the Plains (1912) includes Francis Ford, Ethel Grandin, Ray Myers, Howard Davies and William Eagle Shirt. The film was directed by Thomas H. Ince. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was War on the Plains released?
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War on the Plains was released on February 23, 1912 and runs for 20m.
Is War on the Plains worth watching?
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War on the Plains (1912) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy western films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.