The Pagan (1929): cast, story & where to watch
1929 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1929, The Pagan is a drama film directed by W.S. Van Dyke, running about 78 minutes. “Hail a New Novarro! Entirely different from any of his past triumphs, but a romantic role to match his greatest.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Pagan stars Ramon Novarro as Henry Shoesmith Jr., Donald Crisp as Roger Slater, Renée Adorée as Madge and Dorothy Janis as Tito.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Pagan has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Pagan page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Pagan tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Pagan (1929)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Pagan change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Pagan worth watching?
- The Pagan holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Pagan?
- The Pagan stars Ramon Novarro, Donald Crisp, Renée Adorée and Dorothy Janis.
- When was The Pagan released?
- The Pagan was released in 1929, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.