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!"
Originally released in 1917. The Spreading Dawn is a drama/romance film. directed by Laurence Trimble. At just 50 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jane Cowl, Orme Caldara, and Harry Spingler
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".
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Jane Cowl
as Patricia Mercer Vanderpyl
Orme Caldara
as Anthony Vanderpyl
Harry Spingler
as Bentley Vanderpyl
Florence Billings
as Mrs. Cornelia Le Roy
Henry Stephenson
as Mr. LeRoy
Alice Chapin
as Mrs. Mercer
Helena Blair
as Young Lizzie
Cecil Owen
as Colonel Lee
Mabel Ballin
as Georgina Vanderpyl
Edmund Lowe
as Captain Lewis Nugent
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Goldwyn Pictures Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Spreading Dawn about?
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 d...
Who directed The Spreading Dawn?
The Spreading Dawn was directed by Laurence Trimble.
How long is The Spreading Dawn?
The Spreading Dawn has a runtime of 0 hours and 50 minutes (50 minutes total).
When was The Spreading Dawn released?
The Spreading Dawn was released on October 21, 1917 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Spreading Dawn?
The main cast of The Spreading Dawn includes Jane Cowl, Orme Caldara, Harry Spingler, Florence Billings, Henry Stephenson.