The Pagan


Director	W. S. Van Dyke
Selected Cast	Ramón Novarro as Henry Shoesmith Jr.
	Renée Adorée as Madge
	Donald Crisp as Mr. Roger Slater
	Dorothy Janis as Tito

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The Pagan - Warner Home Video - USA (2010)

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jaimeeduardo 22nd Jul 2015		Rated 6/10 The Pagan is referred to as both an early talkie and a late silent film. The mostly instrumental musical sound track is replete with references to The Pagan Love Song, which was a hit record for Novarro at the time. Coordination of the brief vocal excerpts with the motion on screen is poor in comparison to later sound films, but the effects may have been delightful for audiences of the time used to silents. I found the sound fragments tantalizing— more Novarro vocals, please. Ramón Novarro was at the height of his fame as a Latin lover in The Pagan, and his scantilly clad character is explored by the camera in a surprisingly sensuous way, no doubt adding much to creating the Latin lover image. Dorothy Janis is lovely and, at times, has the look of a star from a much later and more sophisticated film. The plot (presented with intertitles) of The Pagan is thin: mixed race boy and girl fall in love on an island somewhere in the South Pacific, must deal with a stern father figure opposed to their relationship. The Pagan was a hit in 1929. It remains a watchable memento of a swiftly evolving film industry that would soon leave behind many of the technical aspects on view. 1 person found this review helpful. ✔︎ Helpful Review?



jaimeeduardo 21st Jul 2015		Dorothy Janis aka Dorothy King.

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