Movie

The Spreading Dawn

“America's greatest emotional actress -- A famous and nationally-popular author -- A powerful and widely advertised story --- The Goldwin standard of production --- What a combination!”

191750m

Drama Romance

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Good to know

Director: Laurence Trimble
Release date: 1917-10-21
Runtime: 50m
Language: EN
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Goldwyn Pictures Corporation

About The Spreading Dawn

The Spreading Dawn is a 1917 movie in the Drama and Romance genres, directed by Laurence Trimble, starring Jane Cowl, Orme Caldara and Harry Spingler. It has a runtime of 50 minutes. Below you can see where to watch The Spreading Dawn in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Georgina asks permission from her old aunt, Patricia Mercer Vanderpyl, to marry Capt. Nugent before his departure for France. Patricia refuses and, in reply to Georgina's questioning, gives her a diary from her own girlhood to read. The diary unfolds the story of Patricia's marriage to soldier Anthony Vanderpyl. Returning on furlough after the outbreak of the Civil War, Anthony suddenly leaves Patricia to visit Mrs. Le Roy, an old flame, and is killed by her jealous husband. Positive that Anthony had been unfaithful to her, Patricia refuses to open the letter that her husband sent her on the day of his death. Georgina now opens it and discovers that Anthony had gone to Mrs. Le Roy to end the affair that his brother Bentley was having with her. With this revelation, Patricia sanctions her niece's marriage, then dies, joining Anthony in "the spreading dawn".

Cast

Jane Cowl

Patricia Mercer Vanderpyl

Orme Caldara

Anthony Vanderpyl

Harry Spingler

Bentley Vanderpyl

Florence Billings

Mrs. Cornelia Le Roy

Henry Stephenson

Mr. LeRoy

Alice Chapin

Mrs. Mercer

Helena Blair

Young Lizzie

Cecil Owen

Colonel Lee

Mabel Ballin

Georgina Vanderpyl

Edmund Lowe

Captain Lewis Nugent

Edith McAlpin

Old Lizzie

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Spreading Dawn in Mexico?+

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

Is The Spreading Dawn on Netflix?+

The Spreading Dawn is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is The Spreading Dawn?+

The Spreading Dawn has a runtime of 50 minutes (50 minutes).

Who stars in The Spreading Dawn?+

The Spreading Dawn stars Jane Cowl, Orme Caldara, Harry Spingler, Florence Billings and Henry Stephenson.

When did The Spreading Dawn come out?+

The Spreading Dawn is a 1917 movie directed by Laurence Trimble.

What genre is The Spreading Dawn?+

The Spreading Dawn is Drama and Romance film.

Who directed The Spreading Dawn?+

The Spreading Dawn was directed by Laurence Trimble.