Early Oklahoma (1913)
Overview
In the early days of Oklahoma, Joe Turner, his wife and two children settled on a little farm in the southern part of the state. The hardships were many as the ground was new and the Indians still aggressive and heartily detested the white man.
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Additional Info
Budget | $0.00 |
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Revenue | $0.00 |
Original Language | en |
Popularity | 0.235 |
Directed By
Edgar Lewis
Crew
Edgar Lewis
TOP CAST
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