At Dawn
Synopsis
Sykes, an American engaged to a poor girl, goes to the Philippines as a teacher, and the girl stays behind to await their marriage. Sykes, after some time has passed, has succumbed to the tropic influences, and is living with a native girl, when one day he hears from the girl back home that she is coming to join him and that she will arrive at dawn next day. An aunt has died and left her a lot of money. Caring more for this coin that the girl, Sykes tries to get rid of the native girl, but she makes a row, and he in fear of losing his girl and her cash, poisons the native girl, who dies. He is about to get rid of the body when a young lieutenant of the U.S. Army shows up with his sergeant, inquiring the way to the trail of Indians, and becomes suspicious of Sykes' uneasiness and finds the dead girl.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 15, 1914
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Donald Crisp
- Screenplay & Story
- Hal Reid
- Original Title
- At Dawn
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 11m
- Production Studios
- Majestic Motion Picture Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Donald Crisp
Hal Reid
Department Leadership Roster
Hal Reid
Writer
Donald Crisp
Director
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 At Dawn
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is At Dawn about?
Sykes, an American engaged to a poor girl, goes to the Philippines as a teacher, and the girl stays behind to await their marriage. Sykes, after some time has passed, has succumbed to the tropic influences, and is living with a native girl, when one day he hears from the girl back home that she is coming to join him and that she will arrive at dawn next day. An aunt has died and left her a lot of money. Caring more for this coin that the girl, Sykes tries to get rid of the native girl, but she makes a row, and he in fear of losing his girl and her cash, poisons the native girl, who dies. He is about to get rid of the body when a young lieutenant of the U.S. Army shows up with his sergeant, inquiring the way to the trail of Indians, and becomes suspicious of Sykes' uneasiness and finds the dead girl.
Who directed At Dawn?
At Dawn was directed by Donald Crisp.
Who stars in At Dawn?
The principal cast of At Dawn includes George Siegmann, Billie West, Wallace Reid, William Lowery, Claire Anderson.
When was At Dawn released and how long is it?
At Dawn was released in 1914 with a total runtime of 11m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for At Dawn?
At Dawn holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).