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The Dawn Maker

191650mMovieWestern

Half-breed Joe Elk wavers between the "civilized" nature of his white father and the passion of his Indian mother. He falls in love with Alice McRae, but Alice is in love with Bruce Smithson, who is an officer at the Hudson Bay Trading Company.

DirectorWilliam S. Hart
WriterC. Gardner Sullivan
ProducerThomas H. Ince

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Cast · Directed by William S. Hart

WHWilliam S. Hart
William S. Hart
Joe Elk
BW
Blanche White
Alice McRae
WDWilliam Desmond
William Desmond
Bruce Smithson
JBJ. Frank Burke
J. Frank Burke
Walter McRae
JG
Joe Goodboy
Chief Troubled Thunder

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The Dawn Maker — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Dawn Maker?

The Dawn Maker isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is The Dawn Maker on Netflix?

No, The Dawn Maker is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is The Dawn Maker on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Dawn Maker isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch The Dawn Maker for free?

The Dawn Maker isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Dawn Maker?

The Dawn Maker hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around November 11, 1916. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.