The Idol Dancer
Synopsis
A religious zealot and his nephew are thrown together on a South Seas Island with an alcoholic beachcomber and a native dancer. A battle to see who will 'civilize' whom ensues.
Top Cast
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Richard Barthelmess
Dan McGuire
Clarine Seymour
Mary
Creighton Hale
Walter Kincaid
George MacQuarrie
Rev. Franklyn Blythe
Kate Bruce
Mrs. Blythe
Porter Strong
Rev. Peter
Anders Randolf
The Blackbirder
Walter James
Chief Wando
Thomas Carr
Donald Blythe
Herbert Sutch
Old Thomas
Adolph Lestina
Black Slave
Ben Grauer
Native Boy
Walter Kolomoku
Native Musician
Florence Short
Pansy
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 21, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- D.W. Griffith
- Screenplay & Story
- Stanner E.V. Taylor, Gordon Ray Young
- Original Title
- The Idol Dancer
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- D.W. Griffith Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
D.W. Griffith
Stanner E.V. Taylor, Gordon Ray Young
Paul H. Allen, Billy Bitzer
James Smith
Department Leadership Roster
D.W. Griffith
Director
James Smith
Editor
Paul H. Allen
Director of Photography
Billy Bitzer
Director of Photography
Stanner E.V. Taylor
Writer
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D. W. Griffith
David Wark Griffith (January 22, 1875 – July 23, 1948)[1] was an American director, writer, and producer who pioneered modern filmmaking techniques.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Idol Dancer
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Idol Dancer about?
A religious zealot and his nephew are thrown together on a South Seas Island with an alcoholic beachcomber and a native dancer. A battle to see who will 'civilize' whom ensues.
Who directed The Idol Dancer?
The Idol Dancer was directed by D.W. Griffith.
Who stars in The Idol Dancer?
The principal cast of The Idol Dancer includes Richard Barthelmess, Clarine Seymour, Creighton Hale, George MacQuarrie, Kate Bruce.
When was The Idol Dancer released and how long is it?
The Idol Dancer was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Is The Idol Dancer based on a book or true story?
The Idol Dancer is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Gordon Ray Young".