Movie: The Purple Dawn

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Bert Sprotte
Bert Sprotte

Red Carson

Priscilla Bonner
Priscilla Bonner

Ruth Ketchell

James B. Leong
James B. Leong

Quan Foo

Edward Peil Sr.
Edward Peil Sr.

Wong Chang

Bessie Love
Bessie Love

Mui Far

William E. Aldrich
William E. Aldrich

Bob

William T. Horne
William T. Horne

Mr. Ketchell

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    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.

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    1923-05-10

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