To prevent discovery of the cruel methods he is using in building a Bolivian railway, Gillespie ( Anders Randolf ), a ruthless construction crew foreman, attempts to kill Arthur Wyatt ( Walter Pidgeon ), an Englishman sent to inspect the job. Gillespie's niece, Toni ( Dolores Del Rio ), a half-breed, discovers the plot and saves Wyatt after he has been shot by her uncle's accomplice.
If you’re looking for a reason to watch The Gateway of the Moon today, it’s entirely because of Dolores Del Río. If you hate silent films that lean heavily into the 'exotic' tropes of the 1920s, or if you can’t stand watching a leading man who looks like he’s afraid to move his neck, you should probably skip this one. ...
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"If you’re looking for a reason to watch The Gateway of the Moon today, it’s entirely because of Dolores Del Río. If you hate silent films that lean heavily into the 'exotic' tropes of the 1920s, or if you can’t stand watching a leading man who looks like he’s afraid to move his neck, you should probably skip this one. It’s a strange, uneven piece of work that feels like two different movies fighting for space in the Bolivian jungle. The plot is standard melodrama. Walter Pidgeon plays Arthur Wy..."
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