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James Young Deer

Born April 1, 1876 · Washington, District of Columbia, USA

Died April 6, 1946 · aged 70

Nanticoke filmmaker.

Known For

Under HandicapUnder Handicap · 1917
Under Handicap
1917
MovieWestern
Greek Conniston, after living a life of ease and comfort, is forced by his millionaire father to get a job and earn his own living. While traveling West with his friend Roger Hapgood, Greek meets Argyl Crawford and, entranced by the girl, takes a job on her father's ranch.
The Liberty Boys of '76The Liberty Boys of '76 · 1924
The Liberty Boys of '76
1924
MovieDramaHistory
The serialized story of a group of young Colonial patriots battling in the Revolutionary War against the hated British and their murderous American Indian allies. Based on the popular pulp publication of the same name. Surviving episodes include 'The Blue Riders', 'In the Hands of the Enemy' and 'The Night Raiders'.
The Cowboy and the SchoolmarmThe Cowboy and the Schoolmarm · 1910
The Cowboy and the Schoolmarm
★ 6.01910
MovieWesternDrama
Jess Wilson, a young and pretty school teacher of the "Golden West." is just leaving the little schoolhouse in which she teaches, when Joe Blackburn, a man with a "bad reputation," meets her and forces his attentions upon her, finally proposing marriage. Jess is insulted and orders him away. Blackburn, angry and vindictive, swears he will get her yet. A few nights later, Jim Brady, a cowboy, who is courting Jess, proposes marriage and is accepted. As Jim is slipping an engagement ring on Jess' finger, Blackburn appears and again makes his threat, saying, "You haven't got her yet and you never will." Young Deer, an Indian, and his squaw. Red Wing, are trying to sell some beadwork, when Blackburn, who has been drinking very hard and is in a fighting mood, attacks both of them. Jim Brady, seeing the plight of the Indians, comes to their aid and drives off Blackburn, who is now more determined than ever to get revenge.
Tragedies of the Osage HillsTragedies of the Osage Hills · 1926
Tragedies of the Osage Hills
1926
MovieActionDrama
A lost film based on the 'Reign of Terror', a real-life series of several dozen murders committed against the Osage people. 'Tragedies of the Osage Hills' was directed by James Young Deer, the first known Native American film director, and boasted a cast of “hundreds of real Indians.” Described as a dramatic thriller interwoven with a “tender love story”, the film’s premiere in Cushing, Oklahoma occurred just months after the arrest of Ernest Burkhart, the subject of Martin Scorsese’s similarly themed 2023 film 'Killers of the Flower Moon'. The 'Cushing Daily Citizen' described 'Tragedies of the Osage Hills' as having a fictitious ending of the Osage and white men united under an American flag.
The Man of CourageThe Man of Courage · 1922
The Man of Courage
★ 8.01922
MovieWestern
A molly-coddle son of wealthy parents whose regeneration is brought about through being hit on the head and shipped off in a freight car in dress clothes. In this attire he hits a border town just at the time that his former sweetheart has been carried off on a transcontinental train by a band of Mexican bandits. He goes to her rescue, establishing his manhood when he manages to rescue her from the hands of the hold-up men.
The Red Girl and the ChildThe Red Girl and the Child · 1910
The Red Girl and the Child
★ 7.01910
MovieWestern
A cowboy's daughter is kidnapped.
Little Dove's RomanceLittle Dove's Romance · 1911
Little Dove's Romance
★ 6.01911
MovieWestern
A white woodsman rescues Little Dove from danger on two occasions and she crushes out on him... but wiser heads prevail.
The Mended LuteThe Mended Lute · 1909
The Mended Lute
★ 4.61909
MovieWestern
In an Indian tribe, a girl escapes from her father and suitor to be with the man she loves.

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The Cowboy and the SchoolmarmThe Cowboy and the Schoolmarm · 1910
The Cowboy and the Schoolmarm
★ 6.01910
MovieWesternDrama
Jess Wilson, a young and pretty school teacher of the "Golden West." is just leaving the little schoolhouse in which she teaches, when Joe Blackburn, a man with a "bad reputation," meets her and forces his attentions upon her, finally proposing marriage. Jess is insulted and orders him away. Blackburn, angry and vindictive, swears he will get her yet. A few nights later, Jim Brady, a cowboy, who is courting Jess, proposes marriage and is accepted. As Jim is slipping an engagement ring on Jess' finger, Blackburn appears and again makes his threat, saying, "You haven't got her yet and you never will." Young Deer, an Indian, and his squaw. Red Wing, are trying to sell some beadwork, when Blackburn, who has been drinking very hard and is in a fighting mood, attacks both of them. Jim Brady, seeing the plight of the Indians, comes to their aid and drives off Blackburn, who is now more determined than ever to get revenge.
Tragedies of the Osage HillsTragedies of the Osage Hills · 1926
Tragedies of the Osage Hills
1926
MovieActionDrama
A lost film based on the 'Reign of Terror', a real-life series of several dozen murders committed against the Osage people. 'Tragedies of the Osage Hills' was directed by James Young Deer, the first known Native American film director, and boasted a cast of “hundreds of real Indians.” Described as a dramatic thriller interwoven with a “tender love story”, the film’s premiere in Cushing, Oklahoma occurred just months after the arrest of Ernest Burkhart, the subject of Martin Scorsese’s similarly themed 2023 film 'Killers of the Flower Moon'. The 'Cushing Daily Citizen' described 'Tragedies of the Osage Hills' as having a fictitious ending of the Osage and white men united under an American flag.

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