Iola's Promise
Originally released in 1912. Iola's Promise is a romance/western film. directed by D.W. Griffith. At just 18 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Mary Pickford, Alfred Paget, and Frank Evans
Synopsis
Iola, the little Indian girl, is held captive by a gang of cutthroats but is soon rescued by Jack Harper, a prospector. She is truly grateful to Jack, and regards him as something different from other white people. Jack's sweetheart and her father are travellers in a wagon-train headed for this place, and, not having much luck so far, he is somewhat gloomy. Iola learns the reason, and promises to help him find gold. "Will you?" he says, "Yes." "Cross your heart?" This cross-your-heart action mystifies Iola. She thinks it is a sort of tribe insignia and tells her people that "Crossheart" people are all right. Iola surely pays her debt of gratitude, not only in finding gold, but in giving her life to protect Jack's sweetheart from her own people.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 14, 1912
113 years ago
Runtime
0h 18m
18 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Mary Pickford
as Iola
Alfred Paget
as Jack Harper
Frank Evans
as Jack's Partner
Dorothy Bernard
as Jack's Sweetheart
Frank Opperman
as Frank's Sweetheart's Father
Kate Toncray
as Jack's Sweetheart's Mother
Charles Hill Mailes
as Jack's Sweetheart's Father
J. Jiquel Lanoe
as The Medicine Man (uncredited)
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- American Mutoscope & Biograph
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Iola's Promise about?
Iola, the little Indian girl, is held captive by a gang of cutthroats but is soon rescued by Jack Harper, a prospector. She is truly grateful to Jack, and regards him as something different from ot...
Who directed Iola's Promise?
Iola's Promise was directed by D.W. Griffith.
How long is Iola's Promise?
Iola's Promise has a runtime of 0 hours and 18 minutes (18 minutes total).
When was Iola's Promise released?
Iola's Promise was released on March 14, 1912 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Iola's Promise?
The main cast of Iola's Promise includes Mary Pickford, Alfred Paget, Frank Evans, Dorothy Bernard, Frank Opperman.