Dawn of the East
“The Story of a Beautiful Woman Engulfed in the Whirlpool of Oriental Intrigue.”
Synopsis
Countess Natalya is a glamorous refugee from the Bolshevik revolution. Supporting herself and her ailing sister by dancing in a Shanghai dive, she's is talked into a marriage with a wealthy Chinese gentleman. She has been led to believe that this marriage of convenience is not binding, thus she sees no reason not to marry American diplomat Kenneth Harlan once she's arrived in the States.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1921
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward H. Griffith
- Screenplay & Story
- E. Lloyd Sheldon
- Original Title
- Dawn of the East
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Realart Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward H. Griffith
E. Lloyd Sheldon
Department Leadership Roster
Edward H. Griffith
Director
E. Lloyd Sheldon
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dawn of the East
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dawn of the East about?
Countess Natalya is a glamorous refugee from the Bolshevik revolution. Supporting herself and her ailing sister by dancing in a Shanghai dive, she's is talked into a marriage with a wealthy Chinese gentleman. She has been led to believe that this marriage of convenience is not binding, thus she sees no reason not to marry American diplomat Kenneth Harlan once she's arrived in the States.
Who directed Dawn of the East?
Dawn of the East was directed by Edward H. Griffith.
Who stars in Dawn of the East?
The principal cast of Dawn of the East includes Alice Brady, Kenneth Harlan, Michio Ito, America Chedister, Betty Carpenter.
When was Dawn of the East released and how long is it?
Dawn of the East was released in 1921 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dawn of the East?
Dawn of the East holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).