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As a baby, John Ermine is stolen from a wagon train by the Crow Indians and is adopted by Chief Fire Bear. John grows to manhood, ignorant that he is a white man until his parentage is disclosed to him by Crooked Bear, a white hermit who is on friendly terms with the Crows. Crooked Bear teaches John the language and customs of the white man's civilization, impressing upon him that it is his sacred responsibility to keep peace between the white men and the Indians.

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Top billed cast

  • Photo of Francis FordFrancis FordJohn Ermine
  • Photo of Mae GastonMae GastonKatherine Searles
  • Photo of Mark FentonMark FentonColonel Searles
  • Photo of Dark CloudDark CloudFire Bear (as John Darkcloud)
  • Photo of Burwell HamrickBurwell HamrickWhite Seasel
  • Photo of Duke WorneDuke WorneLieutenant Butler
  • Photo of William A. CarrollWilliam A. CarrollCrooked Bear (as William Carroll)
  • Photo of Joseph FloresJoseph FloresWolf Voice (as Joe Flores)
  • Photo of Elsie Van NameElsie Van NameMrs. Searles (as Elsie Ford)

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