The history of the Separatists of Scrooby, England, their escape to Amsterdam, and their eventual voyage on the Mayflower to the New World is depicted. The film spans the years from 1608 to 1620.

A Voyage of Conviction: Revisiting "The Pilgrims" Stepping back into the cinematic annals of the early 20th century, one encounters films that, despite their age, resonate with an almost primal power, laying bare the foundational myths of nations and peoples. "The Pil...


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Edwin L. Hollywood

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" A Voyage of Conviction: Revisiting "The Pilgrims" Stepping back into the cinematic annals of the early 20th century, one encounters films that, despite their age, resonate with an almost primal power, laying bare the foundational myths of nations and peoples. "The Pilgrims", a seminal work from an era when cinema was still finding its voice, is precisely such a film. It isn't merely a historical recounting; it's a profound cinematic testam..."
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