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The Cheyenne's Bride

1911 · 9 min Drama Western
4.0 / 10 · TMDB

The chief of the Sioux and the Cheyennes having fought a duel to the death, there is enmity between the tribes. In consequence, when the son of the Cheyenne chief woos a daughter of the Sioux he is taken prisoner by the men of the latter tribe and about to be killed. He is saved, however, by the girl's interference, but her chief's contempt for her soft-heartedness and desiring to settle the matter, ties her on the back of a wild horse and selecting two other horses gives one to the Cheyenne and one to a Sioux, telling them that the one who catches the maid wins her. A most exciting picture ensues that everyone will enjoy.

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Year 1911
Country United States of America
Genre Drama, Western
Runtime 9 min.
Rating TMDB: 4.0/10 (1 votes)

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The film constructs a classic conflict against a backdrop of tribal enmity, relying on the concise yet expressive visual language of silent cinema. It explores the dynamics of the chase and a straightforward, effective drama of choice.

What lingers after viewing is the sheer momentum of the race, where the characters' fates hinge on the speed of horses and the power of emotion. A quintessential early cinematic attraction. — MovieFinder Editorial

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Best experienced on a big screen with live musical accompaniment, embracing the spirit of the early Western.

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