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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"The Idol Dancer" (1920) director D. W. Griffith cinematographer Billy Bitzer
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The Idol Dancer l Drama (1920)
Mary (Seymour) is the daughter of a French man and a Javanese mother and enjoys dancing. She has two lovers one being a beachcomber (Barthelmess) who ...
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