At Dawn (1914)
Sykes, an American engaged to a poor girl, goes to the Philippines as a teacher, and the girl stays behind to await their marriage. Sykes, after some time has passed, has succumbed to the tropic influences, and is living with a native girl, when one day he hears from the girl back home that she is coming to join him and that she will arrive at dawn next day. An aunt has died and left her a lot of money. Caring more for this coin that the girl, Sykes tries to get rid of the native girl, but she makes a row, and he in fear of losing his girl and her cash, poisons the native girl, who dies. He is about to get rid of the body when a young lieutenant of the U.S. Army shows up with his sergeant, inquiring the way to the trail of Indians, and becomes suspicious of Sykes' uneasiness and finds the dead girl.
Cast
- George Siegmann - Sykes
- Billie West - The Filipino Maid
- Wallace Reid - The Lieutenant
- William Lowery - The Sergeant
- Claire Anderson - The American Heiress
- Fred Burns
- Loretta Blake
- Eagle Eye
Screenplay
Keywords
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is At Dawn about?
- Sykes, an American engaged to a poor girl, goes to the Philippines as a teacher, and the girl stays behind to await their marriage. Sykes, after some time has passed, has succumbed to the tropic influences, and is living with a native girl, when one day he hears from the girl back home that she is coming to join him and that she will arrive at dawn next day. An aunt has died and left her a lot of money. Caring more for this coin that the girl, Sykes tries to get rid of the native girl, but she makes a row, and he in fear of losing his girl and her cash, poisons the native girl, who dies. He is about to get rid of the body when a young lieutenant of the U.S. Army shows up with his sergeant, inquiring the way to the trail of Indians, and becomes suspicious of Sykes' uneasiness and finds the dead girl.
- Who directed At Dawn?
- At Dawn was directed by Donald Crisp.
- Who stars in At Dawn?
- At Dawn stars George Siegmann, Billie West, Wallace Reid, William Lowery, Claire Anderson, Fred Burns.
- How long is At Dawn?
- At Dawn has a runtime of 11m (11 minutes).
- What genre is At Dawn?
- At Dawn is a Drama, Adventure film.
- Where was At Dawn produced?
- At Dawn was produced in United States of America.