Where the Pavement Ends

Jan 2, 1923

1h 10m

★ 0.0

Overview

Pastor Spener, a missionary in Wallos, learns that Captain Gregson has closed his café to prove his earnestness as a Christian. Spener's daughter, Matilda, is in love with a handsome young native chief. Her father favors a marriage with Gregson, who is really a villain. The girl and her lover attempt to journey to his home, but their plans fail, and separation seems inevitable. The captain is killed. A lost film.

Genres

Drama

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Cast

Pastor Spener

Edward Connelly

Matilda Spener

Alice Terry

Motauri

Ramon Novarro

Captain Hull Gregson

Harry T. Morey

Napuka Joe

John George

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