The Daughter of Dawn
Released: October 10, 1920Runtime: 83 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.
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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
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