Pagan Love
Synopsis
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 7, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hugo Ballin
- Screenplay & Story
- George S. Hellman, Hugo Ballin, Achmed Abdullah
- Original Title
- Pagan Love
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Hugo Ballin Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hugo Ballin
George S. Hellman, Hugo Ballin, Achmed Abdullah
Hugo Ballin
Department Leadership Roster
George S. Hellman
Writer
Hugo Ballin
Writer
Hugo Ballin
Director
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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?
The principal cast of Pagan Love includes Togo Yamamoto, Mabel Ballin, Rockliffe Fellowes, Charles Fang, Nellie Fillmore.
When was Pagan Love released and how long is it?
Pagan Love was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.