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  • The Picture Writer (1912)
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The Picture Writer (1912)
Short | Drama, Short
Chiabos, a young Indian, is looked upon by his fellow members of the Wampos Tribe, as being afflicted with genius. He has an ardent admirer, Honitas, loves to watch him record the events of his people in pictures and colors. He presents ...See moreChiabos, a young Indian, is looked upon by his fellow members of the Wampos Tribe, as being afflicted with genius. He has an ardent admirer, Honitas, loves to watch him record the events of his people in pictures and colors. He presents her with specimens of his art, which she prizes as great gifts. Her father, the Chief of the tribe, learns of her love for Chiabos. In anger he calls the young Indian to him, denounces him as a worthless fellow, and banishes him from the tribal domain. Honitas, the Chief's daughter, is suddenly stricken. Chiabos learns of Honitas's malady, and hastening to the camp, asks to be her nurse. Her father is pleased with this offer, and he enters upon his duties. After a fortnight, the girl is led from the tepee, restored to health. From caring for Honitas, Chiabos contracts the disease and dies, happy for having sacrificed his life for the one who was so ready to sacrifice all for him, and who had been the one inspiration of his life's purpose, in the portrayals of life pictures. The Chief and Honitas mourn him as the bravest of the brave: they follow his bier to the burial cache and decorate it with flowers of the field, as emblems of honor. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
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Updated Feb 7, 1912
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Feb 7, 1912 (United States)

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