The Pagan
“Hail a New Novarro! Entirely different from any of his past triumphs, but a romantic role to match his greatest.”
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 26, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- W.S. Van Dyke
- Screenplay & Story
- Dorothy Farnum
- Original Score
- William Axt
- Original Title
- The Pagan
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
W.S. Van Dyke
Dorothy Farnum, John Russell
William Axt
Clyde De Vinna
Ben Lewis
Department Leadership Roster
W.S. Van Dyke
Director
Clyde De Vinna
Director of Photography
Ben Lewis
Editor
Dorothy Farnum
Screenplay
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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 principal cast of The Pagan includes Ramon Novarro, Donald Crisp, Renée Adorée, Dorothy Janis.
When was The Pagan released and how long is it?
The Pagan was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for The Pagan?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Pagan was composed by William Axt.