Before the White Man Came

Duration: 5 reels

Genre: Special Features

Format: 16mm

Sound: Sound

Description: All Indian cast. Excellent narration. The Wolf chief of an opposing band of Indians seeks the hand of Kaweena. He is repulsed and demands that six of the bravest warriors shall battle with six of his braves for the hand of the girl. Big Elk, also in love with the girl takes up the challenge. Big Elk is victorious. In revenge, The Wolf declares war. Big Elk at the head of the warriors goes to battle. While they are gone The Wolf enters the village of Big Elk, scatters the old men and women and scatters Kaweena. Big Elk takes up the chase. Kaweena escapes from The Wolf who is later killed by Big Elk. Kaweena falls in the hands of the opposing tribe and being considered crazy, she is held to be in touch with the great spirits. She is accused of poisoning the spring and is about to be burned to death when Big Elk goes to her rescue. (Recommended for curriculum enrichment.)

Metadata Source:Ideal Pictures Corporation Motion Picture Catalog, 1940-1941