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UNITED STATES · 1920

The Idol Dancer

D.W. Griffith
Classical Hollywood religious zealotry colonialism civilization vs. primitiveness alcoholism culture clash
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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.

Year1920
CountryUnited States
DirectorD.W. Griffith
MovementClassical Hollywood
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