Movie

The Dawn of Understanding

191849m

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Good to know

Director: David Smith, Charles R. Seeling
Release date: 1918-12-02
Runtime: 49m
Language: No Language
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Vitagraph Company of America

About The Dawn of Understanding

The Dawn of Understanding is a 1918 movie in the Western and Comedy genres, directed by David Smith and Charles R. Seeling, starring Bessie Love, George A. Williams and John Gilbert. It has a runtime of 49 minutes. Below you can see where to watch The Dawn of Understanding in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Bessie Love

Sue Prescott

George A. Williams

Silas Prescott

John Gilbert

Ira Beasley

J. Frank Glendon

Jim Wynd

Dorothea Wolbert

Mrs. Prescott

George Kunkel

Sheriff Jack Scott

Jacob Abrams

Parson Davies

Themes & keywords

lost film

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Dawn of Understanding in Canada?+

The Dawn of Understanding is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Dawn of Understanding on Netflix?+

The Dawn of Understanding is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is The Dawn of Understanding?+

The Dawn of Understanding has a runtime of 49 minutes (49 minutes).

Who stars in The Dawn of Understanding?+

The Dawn of Understanding stars Bessie Love, George A. Williams, John Gilbert, J. Frank Glendon and Dorothea Wolbert.

When did The Dawn of Understanding come out?+

The Dawn of Understanding is a 1918 movie directed by David Smith and Charles R. Seeling.

What genre is The Dawn of Understanding?+

The Dawn of Understanding is Western and Comedy film.

Who directed The Dawn of Understanding?+

The Dawn of Understanding was directed by David Smith and Charles R. Seeling.