The Daughter of Dawn (1920)

The Daughter of Dawn (1920)

1920-10-10 United States of America 83 Min. PG-13
4.9 21 votes

Overview

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.

Cast

Esther LeBarre is The Daughter of Dawn
The Daughter of Dawn
White Parker is White Eagle
White Eagle
Wanada Parker is Red Wing
Hunting Horse is Chief Chain-to of the Kiowas, father of Daughter of Dawn
Chief Chain-to of the Kiowas, father of Daughter of Dawn
Belo Cozad is Big Bear, Cheif of the Comanches
Big Bear, Cheif of the Comanches
Oscar Yellow Wolf is Comanche Scout
Comanche Scout
Jack Sankadota is Black Wolf
Black Wolf
Alice Apekum is Friend of Red Wing
Friend of Red Wing
Ella Apekum is Friend of Red Wing
Friend of Red Wing
Old Lady Sunrise is Older Comanche Woman
Older Comanche Woman