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The Gray of the Dawn

The Gray of the Dawn

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Drama

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A young society swain is stolen away from the young blind girl he loves by a rapacious queen of the demi-monde who is only out for his wealth…at first. Soon enough, she falls for him and is purified by her feelings. Realizing she will ruin his life if they stay together, she commits suicide in the gray of the dawn, and he returns to his true love.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

12 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

22 October 1910

Country

United States of America

Cast

Marion Leonard

Marion Leonard

Arthur V. Johnson

Arthur V. Johnson

Henry B. Walthall

Henry B. Walthall

James Kirkwood

James Kirkwood

Gertrude Robinson

Gertrude Robinson

Phillips Smalley

Phillips Smalley

Frank Burns

Frank Burns

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