Another Dawn (1937): Cast & Plot
Another Dawn is a 1937 romantic drama directed by William Dieterle, starring Ian Hunter as Colonel John Wister, Kay Francis and Errol Flynn. It runs 1 hour 13 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 13m (73 min)
- Director
- William Dieterle
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Another Dawn About?
The premise of Another Dawn without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Colonel John Wister returns from desert duty, where he falls for Julia Ashton, who believes she cannot love after her fiancé’s death. He convinces her to marry; they return to Dubik. In Dubik, Julia meets Captain Denny Roark, who awakens her feelings. As conflict escalates, Wister learns his wife is falling for his adjutant, hinting at tragedy.
Another Dawn Themes & Keywords
· 5 tags- cavalry unit
- playing golf
- british colonel
- british army captain
- brother sister relationship
Another Dawn Cast & Characters
Ian Hunter leads the cast as Colonel John Wister, with Kay Francis as Julia Ashton Wister and Errol Flynn as Captain Denny Roark. Directed by William Dieterle; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director William Dieterle
- Ian Hunter as Colonel John Wister
- Kay Francis as Julia Ashton Wister
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Errol Flynn as Captain Denny Roark - Frieda Inescort as Grace Roark
Also Starring in Another Dawn
· 8 more- Herbert Mundin Wilkins, Wister's Orderly
- Billy Bevan Pvt. Hawkins
- Mary Forbes Mrs. Lydia Benton
- Eily Malyon Mrs. Farnold
- Clyde Cook Sergeant Murphy
- Richard Powell Pvt. Henderson
- G.P. Huntley Lord Alden
- Kenneth Hunter Sir Chas. Benton
More from William Dieterle
More films directed by William Dieterle: Mistress of the World - Part I, Omar Khayyam, Magic Fire and Elephant Walk.
Another Dawn Plot Summary
What happens in Another Dawn from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the British desert outpost of Dickit, Colonel John Wister [Ian Hunter] is in charge, guiding a small, tight-knit unit far from home. During a leave in England, he encounters the beautiful American Julia Ashton [Kay Francis], a woman whose aviator fiancé vanished in a plane crash and is presumed dead. Although Julia does not love John, she accepts his marriage proposal, drawn by a sense of duty and stability rather than passion.
Full summary
The whole story of Another Dawn, scene by scene
Another Dawn Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Aurora sul deserto” and “塞城春晓”.
- Also known as
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- Aurora sul deserto
- 塞城春晓
- Otro amanecer
- Outra Aurora
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Another Dawn FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Another Dawn, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Another Dawn?
Another Dawn runs 1 hour 13 minutes (73 minutes).
When was Another Dawn released?
Another Dawn was released on June 18, 1937.
Who directed Another Dawn?
Another Dawn was directed by William Dieterle.
More films by William Dieterle Who is in the cast of Another Dawn?
Another Dawn stars Ian Hunter as Colonel John Wister, Kay Francis as Julia Ashton Wister and Errol Flynn as Captain Denny Roark, among 12 credited actors.
Does Another Dawn have a post-credit scene?
No. Another Dawn has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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