A woman is taken captive by Apache Indians and later traded to the Mojave. She lives as a squaw for 11 years before being discovered by her husband. After being deemed unfit for society, she's confined to a desert shack. Her life is transformed by a Mexican man who befriends her, boosts her self-esteem, and helps her regain confidence. He reintroduces her to her husband, then departs, but as he leaves, he's ambushed by her husband's men, leading to a violent confrontation.
The Tonto Woman
A woman is taken captive by Apache Indians and eventually traded to the Mojave tribe, where she spends 11 years learning their customs and traditions. Later, she's recaptured by her husband and confined to a small shack, struggling to adapt to her new circumstances.
