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The Dragon Painter

1919 · 61 min Romance Drama
6.3 / 10 · TMDB

A wild man and genius becomes a master painter's disciple, but loses his divine gift when he finds love.

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Year 1919
Country United States of America
Genre Romance, Drama
Director William Worthington
Runtime 61 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.3/10 (21 votes)

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Director William Worthington constructs a poignant fable on the clash between untamed artistic genius and the soothing bonds of love. He explores the romantic myth that true, divine inspiration is born from obsession and loss, and is extinguished by domestic happiness.

What lingers after the final reel is a melancholic reflection on sacrifice. The film's power lies in its visual storytelling—the expressive faces and symbolic landscapes speak volumes without a single intertitle. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: William Worthington

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Best viewed in a quiet, contemplative mood to fully appreciate its visual poetry and silent-era performance style.

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