The Purple Dawn (1923)
The Purple Dawn is a 1923 American silent romantic drama film that was produced, written, and directed by Charles R. Seeling. Starring Bessie Love, Bert Sprotte, and William E. Aldrich. The film is presumed lost.
Top billed cast
Bert SprotteRed Carson
Priscilla BonnerRuth Ketchell
James B. LeongQuan Foo
Edward Peil Sr.Wong Chang
Bessie LoveMui Far- William E. AldrichBob
- William T. HorneMr. Ketchell
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