The Daughter of Dawn (1920)
The Daughter of Dawn is a silent Western, and one of the few films of the silent era to have an entirely Native American cast. It tells the story of a Kiowa woman and her lover, his feats of bravery, and their trials at the hands of a jealous rival and Comanche warriors. Completed in 1920, it was only shown a few times before being considered lost. Five reels of the movie were found in 2005, and restored by the Oklahoma Historical Society in 2012.
Director: Norbert A. Myles
Genre: Western, Drama, Romance
Runtime: 83 min
Release Date: October 10, 1920
Cast
- Esther LeBarre - The Daughter of Dawn
- White Parker - White Eagle
- Wanada Parker - Red Wing
- Hunting Horse - Chief Chain-to of the Kiowas, father of Daughter of Dawn
- Belo Cozad - Big Bear, Cheif of the Comanches
- Oscar Yellow Wolf - Comanche Scout
- Jack Sankadota - Black Wolf
- Alice Apekum - Friend of Red Wing
- Ella Apekum - Friend of Red Wing
- Old Lady Sunrise - Older Comanche Woman
Screenplay
Production: Texas Film Company
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Themes
Moving Relationship Stories, Old-Fashioned Love: Letters and Longing, Love Between Older Man and Younger Woman, Rekindled High School Romance, Intense Lovesickness and Yearning
Keywords
love triangle, kidnapping, native american, romance, comanche, rediscovered film
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Daughter of Dawn about?
- The Daughter of Dawn is a silent Western, and one of the few films of the silent era to have an entirely Native American cast. It tells the story of a Kiowa woman and her lover, his feats of bravery, and their trials at the hands of a jealous rival and Comanche warriors. Completed in 1920, it was only shown a few times before being considered lost. Five reels of the movie were found in 2005, and restored by the Oklahoma Historical Society in 2012.
- Who directed The Daughter of Dawn?
- The Daughter of Dawn was directed by Norbert A. Myles.
- Who stars in The Daughter of Dawn?
- The Daughter of Dawn stars Esther LeBarre, White Parker, Wanada Parker, Hunting Horse, Belo Cozad, Oscar Yellow Wolf.
- How long is The Daughter of Dawn?
- The Daughter of Dawn has a runtime of 1h 23m (83 minutes).
- What genre is The Daughter of Dawn?
- The Daughter of Dawn is a Western, Drama, Romance film.
- Where was The Daughter of Dawn produced?
- The Daughter of Dawn was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Daughter of Dawn?
- The themes of The Daughter of Dawn include: Moving Relationship Stories, Old-Fashioned Love: Letters and Longing, Love Between Older Man and Younger Woman, Rekindled High School Romance, Intense Lovesickness and Yearning.