The Dawn of Understanding (1918)
The Dawn of Understanding is a lost 1918 American silent Western comedy film produced by The Vitagraph Company of America and directed by David Smith. It stars Bessie Love in the first film of her nine-film contract with Vitagraph.
Directors: Charles R. Seeling, David Smith.
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Bessie Love as Sue Prescott |
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George A. Williams as Silas Prescott |
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John Gilbert as Ira Beasley |
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J. Frank Glendon as Jim Wynd |
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Dorothea Wolbert as Mrs. Prescott |
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George Kunkel as Sheriff Jack Scott |
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Jacob Abrams as Parson Davies |
| Writing | Edward J. Montagne | Scenario Writer |
| Crew | Charles R. Seeling | Cinematography |
| Directing | Charles R. Seeling | Director |
| Directing | David Smith | Director |