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The Pagan

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Also known as Pagan

1929 film by W. S. Van Dyke

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Henry, the pagan son of a white father and native mother, has inherited land and a store, but he prefers the simple life. When he falls in love with a native girl, her guardian, who is trying to bring her up as a 'proper' Christian, but who also lusts after her himself, plots to keep them apart.

Released: 1929-04-2678 minDir: W.S. Van DykeDrama
Stream on: TCM

Cast

  • Ramon Novarro as Henry Shoesmith Jr.
  • Donald Crisp as Roger Slater
  • Renée Adorée as Madge
  • Dorothy Janis as Tito

Themes

  • silent film
  • pagan
  • tropical island
  • carefree existence

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Ratings

IMDb

6.8/10

475 votes

Year
1929
Runtime
83 min
Genres
Drama, Music, Romance

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
film
Country of origin
United States
Screenwriter
John Russell
Cast member
Dorothy Janis
Composer
William Axt
Cinematographer
Clyde De Vinna
Narrative location
Insular Oceania
Filming location
Tahiti
Duration
83
Image
Isoladelsole1929 1.jpg
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publication date
1929-01-01
title
The Pagan
distributed by
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Commons category
The Pagan
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