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The Daughter of Dawn
5.0 / 10• 1920• 1h 23m•NR• English
WesternDramaRomance
Storyline
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 & Crew
EL
Esther LeBarre
The Daughter of Dawn
LeadWP
White Parker
White Eagle
WP
Wanada Parker
Red Wing
HH
Hunting Horse
Chief Chain-to of the Kiowas, father of Daughter of Dawn
BC
Belo Cozad
Big Bear, Cheif of the Comanches
OY
Oscar Yellow Wolf
Comanche Scout
JS
Jack Sankadota
Black Wolf
AA
Alice Apekum
Friend of Red Wing
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Norbert A. Myles's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Daughter of Dawn is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
