The Daughter of Dawn
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.
Directed by Norbert A. Myles · Written by Norbert A. Myles
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- 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
Make it a double feature
1h 43m together
The Daughter of Dawn
The Price Paid
Both from Norbert A. Myles.
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