A wealthy Indian jewel merchant and an American woman fall in love, only for her family to stand in their way of getting married..


Alright, so if you’re looking for something fast-paced and slick from the early days of talkies, Son of India probably isn’t your pick. It’s definitely one for the patient crowd, or maybe film history buffs curious about how cultures clashed on screen back then. Anyone expecting modern subtlety or explosive drama might...

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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.

Jacques Feyder

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"Alright, so if you’re looking for something fast-paced and slick from the early days of talkies, Son of India probably isn’t your pick. It’s definitely one for the patient crowd, or maybe film history buffs curious about how cultures clashed on screen back then. Anyone expecting modern subtlety or explosive drama might find themselves checking their watch, but for those who enjoy a peek into old Hollywood’s way of doing things, there’s a certain, albeit peculiar, charm. The whole setup is pretty..."
John Meehan, Francis Marion Crawford, Ernest Vajda, Claudine West
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