The Dawn

The Dawn

Release Date: 1936-05-27

Overview: Set in 1920 Ireland when the Black & Tans were brought in from Britain to help supress revolution in Ireland. It was the first full length sound movie made in Ireland and tells the saga of an IRA flying column in Kerry and the local Malone family suspected of betraying their country. It was made in and around Killarney by Tom Cooper, the owner of the local cinema who also directs and stars as the head of the local IRA.

Rating: 5 / 10

Cast

Thomas Cooper

Thomas Cooper

as Dan O'Donovan

Brian O'Sullivan

Brian O'Sullivan

as Brian Malone

Herbert Martin

Herbert Martin

as Brassie

Marion O'Connell

Marion O'Connell

as Mrs. Malone

Donal O'Cahill

Donal O'Cahill

as Billy Malone

Crew

  • Donal O'Cahill - Script

  • P. Kleir - Sound Recordist

  • Dr. D.A. Moriarty - Script

  • T. O'Sullivan - Sound Recordist

  • S.B.S. Lawlor - Camera Operator

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