Film
Tragedy of the Desert
1912
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Overview
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.
Cast
Gene Gauntier
Miriam — the Doctor's Wife
Robert G. Vignola
The Flirtatious Malmoud Bey
Alice Hollister
Zenab, The Arab Girl
J.P. McGowan
The Arab Sheik
J.J. Clark
Dr. Franklin Cochran
Crew
- Sidney OlcottDirector
Details
- Release date
- July 1, 1912
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
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