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The Idol Dancer(Movie, 1920)

1h 44min | Genre: Drama

Rating: 2.6/5 (with 2 votes)

The Idol Dancer is a 1920 American silent South Seas drama film produced and directed by D. W. Griffith. It stars Richard Barthelmess and Clarine Seymour in her final film role. Seymour was a young actress Griffith was grooming for stardom. She died of pneumonia shortly after emergency surgery for an intestinal blockage on April 24, 1920, less than a month after the film premiered. The film is based on the story "Blood of the Covenants" by Gordon Ray Young. The scenario was written by Stanner E. V. Taylor. ()

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About The Idol Dancer

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.

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Additional Information

Production country: United States of America (USA)

Shot in: Bahamas, Florida

Made by: D.W. Griffith Productions

Original language: English (EN)

Translated into 1 language: English (EN)

Status: Released

Release date DE: 03/21/1920

Cast: Richard Barthelmess, Clarine Seymour, Creighton Hale, Kate Bruce, George MacQuarrie

Director: D. W. Griffith

Producer: D. W. Griffith

Screenwriter: Stanner E.V. Taylor

Film Editor: James Smith

Director of Photography: Billy Bitzer

Alternative titles in other countries (from previews, ads etc.):

"Fires of Love"

"The Idol Dancer: A Story of the Southern Seas"

Color: Black & White (B/W)

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