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The Daughter of Dawn

1920 · 1h 23m · Drama, Romance, Western · United States of America

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, Richard Banks
Starring
Esther LeBarre, White Parker, Wanada Parker, Hunting Horse
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