
The Purple Dawn
Drama
Overview
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 Cast


Bert Sprotte
Bert Sprotte
Red Carson
Bert Sprotte
Red Carson


Priscilla Bonner
Priscilla Bonner
Ruth Ketchell
Priscilla Bonner
Ruth Ketchell


James B. Leong
James B. Leong
Quan Foo
James B. Leong
Quan Foo


Edward Peil Sr.
Edward Peil Sr.
Wong Chang
Edward Peil Sr.
Wong Chang


Bessie Love
Bessie Love
Mui Far
Bessie Love
Mui Far
William E. Aldrich
William E. Aldrich
Bob
William E. Aldrich
Bob
William T. Horne
William T. Horne
Mr. Ketchell
William T. Horne
Mr. Ketchell
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