Custer's Last Fight (1912) DVD-R

Starring Francis Ford, Grace Cunard, William Eagle Shirt, J. Barney Sherry,
Art Acord
Directed by Francis Ford

Print: black/white
Runtime: 50 min.
Genre: western
Print Quality: B

Producer Thomas H. Ince often took credit for directing his films as well,
even though he rarely appeared on set. It is therefore impossible to
determine whether Ince actually did direct Custer's Last Fight, a 3-reel
version of the infamous battle, or whether the film was helmed by its star,
Francis Ford. Suffice it to say, Ince rushed his version of General George
Armstrong Custer's final stand through production in order to scoop rival
D.W. Griffith, who was readying The Massacre. Both films were completed
the very same day, but Griffith's version was not released until 1914.
Custer's Last Fight co-starred Ince's great Indian star William Eagleshirt,
daredevil rider Anna Little and, in a small role, future western star Art
Acord.