The Massacre
“A TRAGI-DRAMA OF AMERICA'S PAST IN TWO UNFORGETTABLE ACTS - Being an account of the tragic events befalling the Cavalry of Gen. George Custer and the innocents in his care at Little Big Horn”
D.W. GriffithCast
Wilfred Lucas 
Blanche Sweet Charles West Alfred Paget Frank Opperman 
Jack Pickford
Plot
The story of the massacre of an Indian village, and the ensuing retaliation.
Sinekatalog’s take
The Massacre (1912) is a American short film directed by D.W. Griffith. It stars Wilfred Lucas, Blanche Sweet and Charles West. It runs 30 minutes. It is listed here for its festival and awards record.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 6.4 / 10 (403 votes)
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