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The Quest

1915 · 50 min Adventure Drama
5.0 / 10 · TMDB

John Douglas, a high-society playboy, is a cynic concerning the women of his social set, and has a pictured ideal of the girl of his dreams. Wising to avoid the upcoming social season, he hops a freighter bound for the Orient. It sinks in mid-ocean and he, as the sole survivor, is washed upon a island, where he is rescued by Nia, daughter of the tribal chief, Neto.John is puzzled as all of the tribe are white people, but he learns from the tribal chief they are descendant's of English-origin who also are on the island because of a ship wreck a few hundred years ago.

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Year 1915
Country United States of America
Genre Adventure, Drama
Director Harry A. Pollard
Runtime 50 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.0/10 (1 votes)

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The film constructs a classic adventure narrative, relying on the contrast between civilization and a primitive world. It explores themes of seeking an ideal and the clash of cultures through the fate of a protagonist thrust into unexpected circumstances.

What lingers after viewing is the atmosphere of a mysterious island and a contemplation of human essence beyond social strata and prejudice. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Harry A. Pollard

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Watch in the evening, wrapped in a blanket with a cup of tea, to fully immerse yourself in the atmosphere of maritime romance and mystery.

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