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An Indian Maid's Strategy (1913)
Short | 11 min | Short, Western

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An Indian Maid's Strategy (1913)

Short | 11 min | Short, Western

Wanda, the daughter of the Hopi chief, is forced to consent to be the wife of White Eagle, a Ute. The maid loves Koti, a Hopi brave. White Eagle orders her to return with him to the village of his people, Koti follows the pair. He attacks ...See moreWanda, the daughter of the Hopi chief, is forced to consent to be the wife of White Eagle, a Ute. The maid loves Koti, a Hopi brave. White Eagle orders her to return with him to the village of his people, Koti follows the pair. He attacks the Ute and after a terrible knife duel seriously wounds White Eagle. Friends find the wounded man after the lovers escape. The affair is reported to the commandant of the army post. Lieut. Breen, in love with the commandant's daughter, is ordered to go in pursuit. The lieutenant bids his sweetheart good-bye and goes after the lovers. Discovering they are pursued, the lovers separate. Wanda is captured and taken back to the fort. Koti learns that his sweetheart has been captured and that effort is being made to have her tell of his whereabouts. The Indian disguises as an old squaw and gains admittance to the fort. He makes his identity known to Wanda. A few minutes later, an opportunity is offered for escape and both get away. Lieutenant Breen and his sweetheart see the lovers' dash for freedom. The officer goes in pursuit. By a stratagem, Koti gains possession of Breen's pistol. The Indian is about to kill the lieutenant, but Wanda saves the officer's life. The girl bids her sweetheart escape. Koti dashes off. Wanda turns to the lieutenant and tells him her story. She pleads with Breen to allow her to escape to a different part of the country with her lover. Thinking of his own sweetheart, the officer bows his head and slowly walks away. On the hill's summit, Koti waits for his sweetheart. Wanda approaches with gladness in her heart. Together, the lovers ride down the hill towards happiness. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less

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4 cast members

Name	Known for
Mona Darkfeather Wanda the Hopi Maid (as Princess Mona Darkfeather) Wanda the Hopi Maid (as Princess Mona Darkfeather) See fewer	Justice of the Wild (1913)
Artie Ortego Koti - Wanda's Sweetheart (as Arthur Ortega) Koti - Wanda's Sweetheart (as Arthur Ortega) See fewer	The Valley of Bravery (1926)
Chief Eagle Wing White Eagle - a Ute Rival White Eagle - a Ute Rival See fewer	The Power God (1925)
Charles Bartlett Lieutenant Breen Lieutenant Breen See fewer	Tangled Trails (I) (1921)