The Battle at Elderbush Gulch
An early silent Western action film centered on the peril of children and mothers during an Indian attack, driven by suspense and period spectacle rather than depth.
Two young girls are sent away to live with their uncle, which sets off a chain of events resulting in an Indian attack on the town.
Essence
Ensemble
Mae Marsh
Sally Cameron
Alfred Paget
The Waifs' Uncle
Robert Harron
The Young Father
Lillian Gish
Melissa Harlow
Leslie Loveridge
The Second Waif
Charles Hill Mailes
The Ranch Owner
William A. Carroll
The Mexican
Frank Opperman
The Indian Chief
Henry B. Walthall
The Indian Chief's Son
Joseph McDermott
The Waifs' Guardian
Jennie Lee
The Waifs' Guardian
Kate Bruce
A Settler (uncredited)
Closest match
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same mood
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Go darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Something gentler
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Hidden gem
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
