At Dawn

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Released December 15, 1914

Overview

Sykes, an American engaged to a poor girl, goes to the Philippines as a teacher, and the girl stays behind to await their marriage. Sykes, after some time has passed, has succumbed to the tropic influences, and is living with a native girl, when one day he hears from the girl back home that she is coming to join him and that she will arrive at dawn next day. An aunt has died and left her a lot of money. Caring more for this coin that the girl, Sykes tries to get rid of the native girl, but she makes a row, and he in fear of losing his girl and her cash, poisons the native girl, who dies. He is about to get rid of the body when a young lieutenant of the U.S. Army shows up with his sergeant, inquiring the way to the trail of Indians, and becomes suspicious of Sykes' uneasiness and finds the dead girl.

Runtime

0h 11m


Origin Country

United States


Original Language

English


Original Title

At Dawn


Status

Released


Production Countries

  • United States of America

Spoken Languages

  • No Language (No Language)

Production Companies

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    Majestic Motion Picture Company

    United States

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