The Dawn of a Tomorrow
Synopsis
A young girl who lives in the slums of London, is in love with a thief. She persuades him to give up his life of crime. Meanwhile, an eccentric millionaire, who has been diagnosed with an incurable dementia, becomes so despondent, he decides to commit suicide. He disguises himself as a vagrant, and wanders into the slums. As he tries to find the courage to kill himself, he is encountered by the young girl. She rationalizes him out of the cowardly act. Her genuine sweetness and strong faith, effects him to such an extent, he begins to believe a recovery is possible. Now the girl's sweetheart has been falsely accused of murder and only the millionaire's licentious nephew can give him an alibi.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 7, 1915
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Kirkwood
- Screenplay & Story
- Eve Unsell
- Original Title
- The Dawn of a Tomorrow
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Famous Players Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Kirkwood
Eve Unsell, Frances Hodgson Burnett
Department Leadership Roster
James Kirkwood
Director
Eve Unsell
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 The Dawn of a Tomorrow
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What is The Dawn of a Tomorrow about?
A young girl who lives in the slums of London, is in love with a thief. She persuades him to give up his life of crime. Meanwhile, an eccentric millionaire, who has been diagnosed with an incurable dementia, becomes so despondent, he decides to commit suicide. He disguises himself as a vagrant, and wanders into the slums. As he tries to find the courage to kill himself, he is encountered by the young girl. She rationalizes him out of the cowardly act. Her genuine sweetness and strong faith, effects him to such an extent, he begins to believe a recovery is possible. Now the girl's sweetheart has been falsely accused of murder and only the millionaire's licentious nephew can give him an alibi.
Who directed The Dawn of a Tomorrow?
The Dawn of a Tomorrow was directed by James Kirkwood.
Who stars in The Dawn of a Tomorrow?
The principal cast of The Dawn of a Tomorrow includes Mary Pickford, David Powell, Forrest Robinson, Robert Cain, Margaret Seddon.
When was The Dawn of a Tomorrow released and how long is it?
The Dawn of a Tomorrow was released in 1915 with a total runtime of 50m.
Is The Dawn of a Tomorrow based on a book or true story?
The Dawn of a Tomorrow is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Frances Hodgson Burnett".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Dawn of a Tomorrow?
The Dawn of a Tomorrow holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).