Daughter of the West
“A FLAMING PAGE FROM AMERICAN HISTORY Becomes a powerful motion picture...set against the panoramic grandeur of the West!”
Synopsis
A convent-raised woman learns of her American Indian heritage through romance with an educated Navajo (Philip Reed) during the 1880s.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 15, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harold Daniels
- Screenplay & Story
- Raymond L. Schrock
- Original Score
- Irving Gertz
- Original Title
- Daughter of the West
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Martin Mooney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harold Daniels
Raymond L. Schrock
Irving Gertz
Henry Sharp
W.L. Bagier
Martin Mooney
Department Leadership Roster
Harold Daniels
Director
Raymond L. Schrock
Screenplay
Martin Mooney
Producer
Irving Gertz
Original Music Composer
W.L. Bagier
Editor
Henry Sharp
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Daughter of the West
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Daughter of the West about?
A convent-raised woman learns of her American Indian heritage through romance with an educated Navajo (Philip Reed) during the 1880s.
Who directed Daughter of the West?
Daughter of the West was directed by Harold Daniels.
Who stars in Daughter of the West?
The principal cast of Daughter of the West includes Martha Vickers, Phillip Reed, Donald Woods, Marion Carney, Pedro de Cordoba.
When was Daughter of the West released and how long is it?
Daughter of the West was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for Daughter of the West?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Daughter of the West was composed by Irving Gertz.