The Daughter of Dawn
1920
⭐5.0(26 votes)
1h 23m
WesternDramaRomance
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.
About The Daughter of Dawn
The Daughter of Dawn (1920) is a Western, Drama, Romance film that follows 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. Currently, you can watch The Daughter of Dawn on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability may vary by country and platform over time. It has a user rating of 5.0 out of 10 from 26 votes. Fans of western movies may also want to explore similar titles below.
