The Pagan
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The Pagan

1929Movie1 h 18 min

Drama
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Rotten Tomatoes–50%
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Rotten Tomatoes–50%

Summary

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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Noble SavageRare · in 3 titlesHenry is the hero and protagonist but the film still takes a rather condescending view.Evil ColonialistRare · in 4 titlesSlater is the standard-issue white racist and ruthless exploiter of the natives. He takes advantage of Henry's naivete to get his coconuts for free.All 16 tropes

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