Upon the death of his father, who was the tribal chieftain, Joe Thunder Horse returns to the reservation of his youth, only to discover that his people are dying of various diseases and are being systematically cheated of their possessions and basic rights by crooked Indian agents. He heads to Washington in hopes of righting these wrongs, only to experience prejudice and hatred all along the way.
Richard Barthelmess
as Chief Joe Thunderhorse
Ann Dvorak
as Lydia
Dudley Digges
as Elihu P. Quissenberry
Claire Dodd
as Norma
Henry O'Neill
as J.R. Dickinson
Robert Barrat
as Dawson
Arthur Hohl
as Dr. Turner
Clarence Muse
as Sam
Charles Middleton
as Sheriff Scatters
Tully Marshall
as Jake
Wallis Clark
as Cochran
William V. Mong
as Grandy