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The Dawn of Understanding (1918)
50 min | Comedy, Western

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The Dawn of Understanding (1918)

50 min | Comedy, Western

When Silas Prescott's wife dies on the journey out West, he sells his daughter Sue into marriage with local rancher Ira Beasley. Their life together is loveless and lonely until the circus comes to town. Sue is fascinated by wild-tempered ...See moreWhen Silas Prescott's wife dies on the journey out West, he sells his daughter Sue into marriage with local rancher Ira Beasley. Their life together is loveless and lonely until the circus comes to town. Sue is fascinated by wild-tempered acrobat Jim Wynd, and when he takes refuge in her barn after shooting a man in a gambling brawl, she takes care of him. The two are about to elope when the sheriff arrives. Jim tries to abduct Sue and escape but shoots the sheriff and is arrested. He finally is punished for his misdeeds, while Sue and Ira, having learned to love each other, begin a new life together. Written by AFI See less

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7 cast members

Name	Known for
Bessie Love Sue Prescott Sue Prescott See fewer	The Broadway Melody (1929)
George A. Williams Silas Prescott (as G.A. Williams) Silas Prescott (as G.A. Williams) See fewer	Super Speed (1925)
John Gilbert Ira Beasley (as Jack Gilbert) Ira Beasley (as Jack Gilbert) See fewer	Downstairs (1932)
J. Frank Glendon Jim Wynd Jim Wynd See fewer	Lights of Old Broadway (1925)
George Kunkel Sheriff Jack Scott Sheriff Jack Scott See fewer	The Chalice of Courage (1915)
Jacob Abrams Parson Davies (as Jack Abrams) Parson Davies (as Jack Abrams) See fewer	God's Gold (1921)
Dorothea Wolbert Mrs. Prescott Mrs. Prescott See fewer	The Little Minister (1922)