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The Daughter of Dawn · 1920

The Daughter of Dawn (1920) is a Western / Drama / Romance film directed by Norbert A. Myles, starring Esther LeBarre, White Parker, Wanada Parker.

WesternDramaRomance

Overview

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.

Cast

Esther LeBarre, White Parker, Wanada Parker, Hunting Horse, Belo Cozad, Oscar Yellow Wolf, Jack Sankadota, Alice Apekum

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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.

When was "The Daughter of Dawn" released?

The Daughter of Dawn was released in 1920.

Who stars in "The Daughter of Dawn"?

The cast includes Esther LeBarre, White Parker, Wanada Parker, Hunting Horse.