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Above from L-to-R are Blue Cloud (in his only film?), Richard Arlen and a very young Chief Yowlachie (1891 - 1966) in SANTE FE TRAIL (1930). Chief Yowlachie's real name was Daniel Simmons but he was AKA Daniel Yowlatchie.
Chief Yowlachie (August 15, 1890 – March 7, 1966), also known as Daniel Simmons; was a Native American actor from the Yakama tribe in the U.S. state of Washington, known for playing supporting roles and bit parts in numerous films.
Aug 15, 2012 · Singer, Actor. Born Daniel Simmons on the Yakima Reservation in Washington state, he debuted in show business as bass in opera productions and performed on stage for many years before a switch to a film career in 1925 with a role in Tonio, Son of the Sierras. Taking the name Chief Yowlachie, he continued to portray...
Chief "One-Eye" Comcomly The Santa Fe Trail (1930) Brown Beaver
May 20, 2024 · Chief Yowlachie Native American actor from Yakima tribe in Washington state, known for playing supporting roles and bit parts in numerous films (1891-1966) Statements
May 24, 2021 · The shop was owned and operated by Mary Simmons (who performed under the name White Bird), who moved to Hollywood in 1924 and later married Yakima actor Daniel Simmons (Chief Yowlachie). The two would become important figures in organizing and bringing public attention to a community of Native performers in Hollywood during the late 1920s and early 1930s.
