The read
It runs a compact 1h 18m.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb6.8/10
10 audience votes
Key crew
- W.S. Van DykeDirector
- Dorothy FarnumScreenplay
Cast
- Ramon NovarroHenry Shoesmith Jr.
- Donald CrispRoger Slater
- Renée AdoréeMadge
- Dorothy JanisTito
Stills
Themes
silent filmpagantropical islandcarefree existence