Drama · United States of America · 1920 · 1h 44m

The Idol Dancer

Director

Cast

Richard Barthelmess as Dan McGuire Clarine Seymour as Mary Creighton Hale as Walter Kincaid George MacQuarrie as Rev. Franklyn Blythe Kate Bruce as Mrs. Blythe Porter Strong as Rev. Peter

Crew

Paul H. Allen — Director of Photography Billy Bitzer — Director of Photography James Smith — Editor Stanner E.V. Taylor — Writer Gordon Ray Young — Novel

Synopsis

A religious zealot and his nephew are thrown together on a South Seas Island with an alcoholic beach comber and a native dancer. A battle to see who will "civilize" whom ensues.

Key Collaborators

D.W. Griffith Director Paul H. Allen Director of Photography Billy Bitzer Director of Photography James Smith Editor Stanner E.V. Taylor Writer Gordon Ray Young Novel

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