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Tragedy of the Desert
Tragedy of the Desert
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Tragedy of the Desert

1912
0m

Status

Released

Release

1912

Runtime

0m

Storyline

An English doctor based in Egypt finds his wife in the arms of a local diplomat, and in a madness-induced frenzy departs for the desert. After being discovered by wandering Bedouins, Dr. Cochran embraces their practices and begins to fall in love with Zeinab, the daughter of a Sheik. Tragedy ensues when his forgotten wife visits the village and beckons him to take her back.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
0m
Jul 1, 1912
Languages
English
Director
Sidney Olcott
Sidney Olcott
Production
Kalem Company
Kalem Company
General Film Company
General Film Company
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

5 Cast Members

Gene Gauntier

Gene Gauntier

Miriam — the Doctor's Wife

Robert G. Vignola

Robert G. Vignola

The Flirtatious Malmoud Bey

Alice Hollister

Alice Hollister

Zenab, The Arab Girl

J.P. McGowan

J.P. McGowan

The Arab Sheik

J.J. Clark

J.J. Clark

Dr. Franklin Cochran

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