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Ouray, an ambitious young Indian, is sent east by Captain Huff, an army surgeon, to acquire a medical education. The officer writes to his brother, who is also a doctor, requesting him to ... See full summary
Ouray, an ambitious young Indian, is sent east by Captain Huff, an army surgeon, to acquire a medical education. The officer writes to his brother, who is also a doctor, requesting him to aid the boy. As time passes, Ouray forgets Nookah, the chief's daughter, to whom he is betrothed. He falls in love with Ellen, the daughter of his benefactor. Later, Ouray graduates at the head of the class. Dr. Huff eventually shares his practice with the boy. Believing that he is on an equal social footing with his white friends, Ouray asks Ellen to marry him. The girl consents, to Ouray's astonishment. Dr. Huff flies into a rage when he learns of their betrothal. After ordering Ellen to return the engagement ring, he bluntly notifies the boy that an Indian shall never marry his daughter. Captain Huff secures a leave of absence and arrives at his brother's home in time to learn the state of affairs. He also scores the Indian for his presumption in desiring to marry a white girl. Chief Big Bear is ...

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    • Author: Early Waffle
    People watched this two-part offering pretty closely, on account of the story. Yet it is a story that has been told before, but not with this filling-in which gives it its new interest. Attention lags a little when we see the Indian who has graduated in the East falling in love with the daughter of a white physician; it seemed a bit theatrical and unreal because we have seen it so often. The real font of our close attention comes from the fact that the Indian has become a real doctor and we realize his chance of being a great medicine-man among his own people and his chance of a romance aside from this falling in love with a girl of the white race. So we believe the ending spoils it a bit. The acting, with Art Ortega as the hero, and with Mona Darkfeather, Big Moon. Eva Smith, etc., in the cast, is good. The photography is clear and acceptable. - The Moving Picture World, June 27, 1914
  • Cast overview:
    Mona Darkfeather Mona Darkfeather - Nookah - an Indian Maid
    Artie Ortego Artie Ortego - Ouray - an Indian
    Big Moon Big Moon - Chief Big Horse - Nookah's Father
    Rex Downs Rex Downs - Captain Huff - Army Surgeon
    Charles Bartlett Charles Bartlett - Dr. Huff - Huff's Brother
    Eva Smith Eva Smith - Ellen Huff - the Doctor's Daughter
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