The Pagan (1929)
Hail a New Novarro! Entirely different from any of his past triumphs, but a romantic role to match his greatest.
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.
Director: W.S. Van Dyke
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 78 min
Release Date: April 26, 1929
Cast
- Ramon Novarro - Henry Shoesmith Jr.
- Donald Crisp - Roger Slater
- Renée Adorée - Madge
- Dorothy Janis - Tito
Screenplay
- Dorothy Farnum (Scenario Writer)
- John Russell (Story)
- Dorothy Farnum (Screenplay)
Music: William Axt
Cinematography: Clyde De Vinna
Editing: Ben Lewis
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
silent film, pagan, tropical island, carefree existence
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Pagan about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Pagan?
- The Pagan was directed by W.S. Van Dyke.
- Who stars in The Pagan?
- The Pagan stars Ramon Novarro, Donald Crisp, Renée Adorée, Dorothy Janis.
- How long is The Pagan?
- The Pagan has a runtime of 1h 18m (78 minutes).
- What genre is The Pagan?
- The Pagan is a Drama film.
- Where was The Pagan produced?
- The Pagan was produced in United States of America.