Caught in the cross fire of the settlers and the native Indians during the days of colonial America, Deerslayer (Emil Mamelok) and his trusted companion Chingachgook (Bela Lugosi) must stand strong together during the terrible turmoil. Based on James Fenimore Cooper's novel, this classic silent film features a riveting account of the heroic duo's quest to save a maiden in distress from the clutches of a barbarous native.