The only good Indian : the Hollywood gospel

Friar, Ralph E. (Author). Friar, Natasha A, (joint author.).

Record details

ISBN: 0910482217 :
Physical Description: print
xiii, 332 p. : illus. ; 25 cm.
Publisher: New York : Drama Book Specialists, [1972].

Content descriptions

General Note:

Released the day Marlon Brando refused the Oscar. (March 27, 1973). Contains letters in envelope from the publisher that outline the historic significance of this book.

Formatted Contents Note:

Welcome to Vespucci land -- The moving finger having writ... -- When I'm calling you-ou-ou-ou -- Enter redskins -- Through Indianland with brush, chisel and wet plate -- Dime novels and penny dreadfuls -- Ladies and gentlemen, introducing... -- Welcome to movieland/the image makers begin: the silent era -- History in the remaking: 1898-1908 -- Movies and the "Indian" find a home -- The deluge: 1909-1914 -- Rain makers -- The war and post-war years: 1915-1922 -- The epics: 1923-1925 -- More rain makers -- Now you see them - now you hear them -- Paradox and reality -- Instant Indian kit -- Indian love calls -- Native Americans playing Indian -- Protest and defeat -- Custer still lives -- Actors in red skin -- Anatomy of the Indian.