The Daughter of Dawn
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Esther LeBarre
The Daughter of Dawn
White Parker
White Eagle
Wanada Parker
Red Wing
Hunting Horse
Chief Chain-to of the Kiowas, father of Daughter of Dawn
Belo Cozad
Big Bear, Cheif of the Comanches
Oscar Yellow Wolf
Comanche Scout
Jack Sankadota
Black Wolf
Alice Apekum
Friend of Red Wing
Ella Apekum
Friend of Red Wing
Old Lady Sunrise
Older Comanche Woman
Slim Tyebo
Caddo Mausape
Haumpy
Stecker
Geimausaddle
Mark Auchiah
Waldo Daukei
Grover Takone
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 10, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Norbert A. Myles
- Screenplay & Story
- Norbert A. Myles, Richard Banks
- Original Title
- The Daughter of Dawn
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Texas Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Norbert A. Myles
Norbert A. Myles, Richard Banks
Richard Banks
Department Leadership Roster
Norbert A. Myles
Director
Norbert A. Myles
Writer
Richard Banks
Writer
Richard Banks
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Daughter of Dawn.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring The Daughter of Dawn.
list2
MovieLens[30K:40K]
National Film Registry
Films preserved in the Library of Congress National Film Registry.
All BluRay Movies EVER
desc
Public Domain
Movies in the public domain in the United States. References: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_films_in_the_public_domain_in_the_United_States archive.org
My Film List
Similar Titles to The Daughter of Dawn
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
6.8
6.8
5.1
7.2
6.3
6.7
6.2
5.5
8.0
6.8
5.8
10.0
6.9
6.9
6.8
5.6
10.0
More Like The Daughter of Dawn
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Daughter of Dawn
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who directed The Daughter of Dawn?
The Daughter of Dawn was directed by Norbert A. Myles.
Who stars in The Daughter of Dawn?
The principal cast of The Daughter of Dawn includes Esther LeBarre, White Parker, Wanada Parker, Hunting Horse, Belo Cozad.
When was The Daughter of Dawn released and how long is it?
The Daughter of Dawn was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.