The Desert Bride (1928)
Captain Maurice de Florimont, a French Army intelligence officer, is captured by Arab nationalists while on an espionage mission. His sweetheart Diane Duval is also taken prisoner. Both are tortured by Kassim Ben Ali, leader of the Arab nationalists, but they refuse to divulge any information. They are finally rescued by French troops who storm the fortress and kill Kassim.
Director: Walter Lang
Genre: Drama, Action, Romance
Runtime: 57 min
Release Date: March 26, 1928
Cast
- Betty Compson - Diane Duval
- Allan Forrest - Capt. Maurice de Florimont
- Edward Martindel - Col. Sorelle
- Otto Matieson - Kassim Ben Ali
- Roscoe Karns - Pvt. Terry
- Frank Austin - Beggar
- Charles Darvas - Legionaire Officer (uncredited)
- Harry Semels - Kassim’s Henchman (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Elmer Harris (Scenario Writer)
- Morton Blumenstock (Dialogue)
- Ewart Adamson (Short Story)
- Anthony Coldeway (Adaptation)
Cinematography: Ray June
Editing: Arthur Roberts
Production: Columbia Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
silent film
More Films by Director: Walter Lang
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Desert Bride about?
- Captain Maurice de Florimont, a French Army intelligence officer, is captured by Arab nationalists while on an espionage mission. His sweetheart Diane Duval is also taken prisoner. Both are tortured by Kassim Ben Ali, leader of the Arab nationalists, but they refuse to divulge any information. They are finally rescued by French troops who storm the fortress and kill Kassim.
- Who directed The Desert Bride?
- The Desert Bride was directed by Walter Lang.
- Who stars in The Desert Bride?
- The Desert Bride stars Betty Compson, Allan Forrest, Edward Martindel, Otto Matieson, Roscoe Karns, Frank Austin.
- How long is The Desert Bride?
- The Desert Bride has a runtime of 57m (57 minutes).
- What genre is The Desert Bride?
- The Desert Bride is a Drama, Action, Romance film.
- Where was The Desert Bride produced?
- The Desert Bride was produced in United States of America.