Tragedy of the Desert (1912)
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.
Director: Sidney Olcott
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Gene Gauntier as Miriam — the Doctor's Wife |
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Robert G. Vignola as The Flirtatious Malmoud Bey |
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Alice Hollister as Zenab, The Arab Girl |
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J.P. McGowan as The Arab Sheik |
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J.J. Clark as Dr. Franklin Cochran |
| Directing | Sidney Olcott | Director |
| Sound | Walter C. Simon | Music |
