The Daughter of Dawn (1920)
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.

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Esther LeBarre Esther LeBarre As: The Daughter of Dawn
White Parker White Parker As: White Eagle
Wanada Parker Wanada Parker As: Red Wing
Hunting Horse Hunting Horse As: Chief Chain-to of the Kiowas, father of Daughter of Dawn
Belo Cozad Belo Cozad As: Big Bear, Cheif of the Comanches
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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.


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Genres: Western, Drama, Romance

Language: No Language

Release Date: 10 October 1920

Country: US

Runtime: 83m

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Company: Texas Film Company

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