Pagan Love (1920)
Coming to the U.S. from his native land to study Western civilization and continue work for his government young Chinaman Tsing Yu-Ch'ing attends an American university, then launches a Chinese newspaper in New York City. He also falls in love with the lovely Kathleen Levinsky who is blind. The daughter of a Jewish father and an Irish mother. Kathleen's life is barren of love, and she gladly accepts his attentions. When Dr. Hardwick, a classmate from college, calls on Tsing and meets Kathleen, he offers to cure her blindness through surgery. The operation is a success, but the newly sighted Kathleen is visibly upset by Tsing's appearance. After saving Kathleen from a killer known as the Hatchetman, Tsing returns to China and commits suicide, believing he will find eternal love with her in the afterlife.
Cast
- Togo Yamamoto - Yu-Ch'ing
- Mabel Ballin - Kathleen Levinsky
- Rockliffe Fellowes - Dr. Hardwick
- Charles Fang - The Hatchetman
- Nellie Fillmore - Mrs. O'Grady
Screenplay
Keywords
national archives of canada
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Pagan Love about?
- Coming to the U.S. from his native land to study Western civilization and continue work for his government young Chinaman Tsing Yu-Ch'ing attends an American university, then launches a Chinese newspaper in New York City. He also falls in love with the lovely Kathleen Levinsky who is blind. The daughter of a Jewish father and an Irish mother. Kathleen's life is barren of love, and she gladly accepts his attentions. When Dr. Hardwick, a classmate from college, calls on Tsing and meets Kathleen, he offers to cure her blindness through surgery. The operation is a success, but the newly sighted Kathleen is visibly upset by Tsing's appearance. After saving Kathleen from a killer known as the Hatchetman, Tsing returns to China and commits suicide, believing he will find eternal love with her in the afterlife.
- Who directed Pagan Love?
- Pagan Love was directed by Hugo Ballin.
- Who stars in Pagan Love?
- Pagan Love stars Togo Yamamoto, Mabel Ballin, Rockliffe Fellowes, Charles Fang, Nellie Fillmore.
- How long is Pagan Love?
- Pagan Love has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is Pagan Love?
- Pagan Love is a Drama film.
- Where was Pagan Love produced?
- Pagan Love was produced in United States of America.