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John Big Tree

John Big Tree

Best known for having posed for artist Robert Fraser's famous Indian head nickel, Chief John Big Tree (real name Isaac John) enjoyed a screen career lasting 1915-1950. Among his countless Westerns, large and small, Big Tree played important roles in the controversial The Spirit of '76 (1917) and such epics as The Big Trail (1930), Drums Along the Mohawk (1939), and She Wore a Yellow Ribbon (1949). ~ Hans J. Wollstein, All Movie Guide


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John Big Tree Trivia

Who did John Big Tree portray in The Iron Horse?
John Big Tree was Cheyenne Chief in The Iron Horse

Who did John Big Tree play in Brigham Young?
John Big Tree was Big Elk in Brigham Young

What role did John Big Tree play in Susannah of the Mounties?
John Big Tree played Chief in Susannah of the Mounties

Who did John Big Tree portray in Stagecoach?
John Big Tree was Indian Scout in Stagecoach

Who did John Big Tree portray in She Wore a Yellow Ribbon?
John Big Tree was Pony That Walks in She Wore a Yellow Ribbon

What role did John Big Tree play in Lost Horizon?
John Big Tree played Porter in Lost Horizon

Who did John Big Tree play in Fighting Caravans?
John Big Tree was Indian at Opening Scene in Fighting Caravans

What role did John Big Tree portray in Drums Along the Mohawk?
John Big Tree played Blue Back in Drums Along the Mohawk

Who did John Big Tree portray in Destry Rides Again?
John Big Tree was Indian in Saloon in Destry Rides Again


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