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
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Betty Compson as Diane Duval |
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Allan Forrest as Capt. Maurice de Florimont |
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Edward Martindel as Col. Sorelle |
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Otto Matieson as Kassim Ben Ali |
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Roscoe Karns as Pvt. Terry |
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Frank Austin as Beggar |
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Charles Darvas as Legionaire Officer (uncredited) |
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Harry Semels as Kassim’s Henchman (uncredited) |
| Art | Robert E. Lee | Art Direction |
| Production | Harry Cohn | Producer |
| Directing | Max Cohn | Assistant Director |
| Editing | Arthur Roberts | Editor |
| Directing | Walter Lang | Director |
| Writing | Elmer Harris | Scenario Writer |
| Camera | Ray June | Director of Photography |
| Writing | Morton Blumenstock | Dialogue |
| Writing | Ewart Adamson | Short Story |
| Writing | Anthony Coldeway | Adaptation |