The Hidden Children

The Hidden Children

The Hidden Children

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The Hidden Children

1917

0h 50m

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In accordance with an Iroquois custom, two women unknown to each other decide to make their babies "hidden children" by giving them to Native American foster-parents until they reach maturity. A boy and a girl are thus raised within the Iroquois community. Upon learning of their true heritage and the custom's purpose, they return to their original people. They are then expected to marry each other to bring a fresh spirit into the tribe.

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13 members

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Harold Lockwood

Evan Loskiel

Harold Lockwood

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May Allison

Lois de Contrecoeur

May Allison

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Lillian West

Jeanne de Contrecoeur

Lillian West

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Henry Hebert

Mayaro

Henry Hebert

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George A. McDaniel

Amochol

George A. McDaniel

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Lester Cuneo

Lt. Boyd

Lester Cuneo

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Lillian Hayward

Mrs. Rannock

Lillian Hayward

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Howard Davies

Gen. Sullivan

Howard Davies

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Arthur Allardt

Capt. Jean de Contrecoeur

Arthur Allardt

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Albert Ellis

Cavert

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Daniel Davis

Hiaowoc

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Clara Lucas

Marie Loskiel

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Charles Cummings

Guy Johnson

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