White Feather (film)

White Feather is a 1955 American Western film directed by Robert D. Webb and starring Robert Wagner, Debra Paget, and Jeffrey Hunter. The film is set in the 1870s and deals with the relocation of the Cheyenne Native American tribe to the Oklahoma Territory under a treaty with the United States government.

The plot follows the efforts of a U.S. Cavalry officer, Lieutenant Josh Adams (Wagner), to peacefully implement the treaty and move the Cheyenne. He faces challenges from both rebellious elements within the tribe, led by Little Dog (Hunter), who resist the relocation, and prejudiced white settlers who distrust the Cheyenne. Romance blossoms between Josh and Appearing Day (Paget), the sister of Little Dog, further complicating the situation. The film explores themes of cultural conflict, prejudice, and the challenges of peaceful coexistence between Native Americans and white settlers. It aims to portray a more nuanced perspective on the Native American experience than many Western films of the era.

The film was shot in CinemaScope and DeLuxe Color, contributing to its visually appealing widescreen presentation. Although a Western, White Feather places significant emphasis on character development and the complexities of the historical events it depicts.