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The Daughter of Dawn: An Original Silent Film with an Oklahoma Indian Cast (open access)

The Daughter of Dawn: An Original Silent Film with an Oklahoma Indian Cast

Article explores the story and creation process of The Daughter of Dawn, one of the earliest silent motion pictures filmed in Oklahoma. Despite being produced by whites, its cast was entirely comprised of Oklahoma Indians.
Date: Autumn 1999
Creator: Kelley, Leo
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History