The Pagan(1929)
Hail a New Novarro! Entirely different from any of his past triumphs, but a romantic role to match his greatest.
The Pagan 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.
The Pagan (1929) is a drama film directed by W.S. Van Dyke, released on April 26, 1929 with a runtime of 1h 18m. It stars Ramon Novarro, Donald Crisp, Renée Adorée and Dorothy Janis. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- W.S. Van Dyke
- Writers:
- Dorothy Farnum, John Russell, Dorothy Farnum
- Cinematographer:
- Clyde De Vinna
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
The Pagan Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ramon Novarro
as Henry Shoesmith Jr.
Donald Crisp
as Roger Slater
Renée Adorée
as Madge
Dorothy Janis
as Tito
Key crew
Directed by W.S. Van Dyke, written by Dorothy Farnum, John Russell and Dorothy Farnum.
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The Pagan Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 10 ratings.
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The Pagan – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Pagan online?
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Who stars in The Pagan?
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The main cast of The Pagan (1929) includes Ramon Novarro, Donald Crisp, Renée Adorée and Dorothy Janis. The film was directed by W.S. Van Dyke. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Pagan released?
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The Pagan was released on April 26, 1929 and runs for 1h 18m.
Is The Pagan worth watching?
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The Pagan (1929) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.