Henry, the pagan son of a white father and native mother, has inherited land and a store, but he prefers the simple life. When he falls in love with a native girl, her guardian, who is trying to bring her up as a 'proper' Christian, but who also lusts after her himself, plots to keep them apart.

• Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
• Ramon Novarro
• Donald Crisp
• Renée Adorée
• Dorothy Janis