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Indians Leaving Bald Mountain
(1903) United States of America
B&W : 108 feet
Directed by (unknown)

Cast: (unknown)

American Mutoscope & Biograph Company production; distributed by American Mutoscope & Biograph Company. / Cinematography by Wallace McCutcheon. / © 21 September 1903 by American Mutoscope & Biograph Company [H35881]. Released September 1903. / Standard 35mm spherical 1.33:1 format. / Biograph production number 2560. The film was rereleased in the USA within The Pioneers (1903) in October 1903.

Drama: Historical.

Synopsis: [From Biograph promotional materials] A magnificent scene showing the savages leading their captive along a winding path on the mountain-side. The little girl sagaciously leaves a trail by tearing a bit from her dress. The trappers following shortly after discover the clue and press on in pursuit, encouraged by the knowledge that the girl is probably still living.

Survival status: (unknown)

Current rights holder: Public domain [USA].

Keywords: Native Americans

Listing updated: 28 July 2009.

References: Website-AFI.