Battles of Chief Pontiac (1953)

Synopsis: An 18th-century frontiersman named Kent McIntyre (Barker) is sent by the British to negotiate a peace treaty with Chief Pontiac (Chaney Jr.) but, as expected, the Indian tribe are wary of white-man... An 18th-century frontiersman named Kent McIntyre (Barker) is sent by the British to negotiate a peace treaty with Chief Pontiac (Chaney Jr.) but, as expected, the Indian tribe are wary of white-man promises. After the initial unsuccessful mission, McIntyre's commanding officer is replaced by the ruthless Von Webber (Kroeger) who launches a severe anti-Indian policy. A battle commences, during which, in an effort to decimate the Indians, Von Webber gives the tribe smallpox-infested blankets. Eventually, the evil Hessian gets what's coming to him, and peace is restored. [More]

Starring: Lon Chaney, Lex Barker, Helen Westcott, Berry Kroeger

Starring: Lon Chaney, Lex Barker, Helen Westcott, Berry Kroeger, Roy Roberts, Katharine Warren

Director: Felix Feist

Director: Felix Feist
Screenwriter: Jack DeWitt

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