The Daughter of Dawn (1920)
80 min
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.
- Release date
- October 10, 1920
- Country of origin
- United States
Cast
- White Parker as White Eagle
- Esther LeBarre as Daughter of Dawn
- Hunting Horse as Chief Chain-to - Kiowa Chief
- Jack Sankeydoty as Black Wolf
- Wanada Parker as Red Wing
- Oscar Yellow Wolf as Comanche Scout
- Belo Cozad as Big Bear - Comanche Chief
- Slim Tyebo as Comanche Brave
- Alice Apekum as Friend of Red Wing
- Ella Apekum as Friend of Red Wing
Crew
- Norbert A. Myles · Director
- Norbert A. Myles · Writer
- Charles Simone · Writer
- Richard Banks · Writer
- Richard Banks · Producer
- Ray Ries · Cinematographer
- Charles Simone · Editor