The Daughter of Dawn
1920 1h 23m
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.
Movie Details
| Original title | The Daughter of Dawn |
|---|---|
| Release date | Oct 10, 1920 |
| Status | Released |
| Original language | EN |
| Country | United States of America |
| Keywords | kidnapping, romance, native american, comanche, love triangle, rediscovered film |
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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 on Oct 10, 1920 (status: Released).
Who directed The Daughter of Dawn?
Norbert A. Myles directed The Daughter of Dawn.
What is the TMDB rating of The Daughter of Dawn?
The Daughter of Dawn has a TMDB rating of 5.0/10 from 28 votes.