The Return of Eve

The film centers around Eli Tapper, an eccentric millionaire who believes that over-civilization is detrimental to humanity. To counter this, he takes two unrelated orphan children, a boy and a girl, and places them in the care of their tutor, David Winters, in a remote wilderness. Tapper's goal is for these children to grow up as a new Adam and Eve, becoming pioneers of a better race.

With a cast that includes Edna Mayo, Eugene O'Brien, and Edward Arnold, The Return of Eve offers a unique perspective on the idea of rearing children away from the corrupting influences of society. The film's drama unfolds in a setting that emphasizes the contrast between civilization and nature, inviting viewers to reflect on the implications of Tapper's radical experiment.