The White Squaw (1956)
The White Squaw offers an interesting twist on a standard western plot device. Instead of attempting to force an Indian tribe off their land, the government is trying to reclaim the property of white settler Sigrod Swanson (David Brian) and then give it back to the Indians. The title character, Eelay-O-Wahnee (May Wynn) is a half-breed Sioux, whom Swanson has singled out for persecution. Bob Garth (William Bishop) rushes to the "white squaw"'s defense, sparking a violent climactic clash in which Swanson brings about his own demise. The White Squaw was adapted from a novel by Larabie Sutter. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- David Brian, May Wynn, (more)
- Director(s):
- Ray Nazarro
Synopsis of The White Squaw
The White Squaw offers an interesting twist on a standard western plot device. Instead of attempting to force an Indian tribe off their land, the government is trying to reclaim the property of white settler Sigrod Swanson (David Brian) and then give it back to the Indians. The title character, Eelay-O-Wahnee (May Wynn) is a half-breed Sioux, whom Swanson has singled out for persecution. Bob Garth (William Bishop) rushes to the "white squaw"'s defense, sparking a violent climactic clash in which Swanson brings about his own demise. The White Squaw was adapted from a novel by Larabie Sutter. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Complete Cast of The White Squaw
- David Brian - Sigrod Swanson
- William Bishop - Bob Garth
- William Leslie - Thor Swanson
- Robert C. Ross - Knute Swanson
- George Keymas - Yotah
- Grant Withers - Sheriff
- Paul Birch - Thad Arnold
- Guy Teague - Joe Hide
- May Wynn - Ectay-O-Wahnee
- Nancy Hale - Kerry Arnold
- Myron Healey - Eric Swanson
- Frank de Kova - Yellow Elk
- Roy Roberts - Purvis
- Wally Vernon - Faro Bill
- Neyle Morrow - Swift Arrow
- Director(s):
- Ray Nazarro
- Writer(s):
- Les Savage, Jr.
- Producer(s):
- Wallace MacDonald
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