Plot Summary

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.

Movie Details

Original Title
Tragedy of the Desert
Status
released
Original Language
en

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Cast

Gene Gauntier as Miriam — the Doctor's Wife

Gene Gauntier

Miriam — the Doctor's Wife

Robert G. Vignola as The Flirtatious Malmoud Bey

Robert G. Vignola

The Flirtatious Malmoud Bey

Alice Hollister as Zenab, The Arab Girl

Alice Hollister

Zenab, The Arab Girl

J.P. McGowan as The Arab Sheik

J.P. McGowan

The Arab Sheik

J.J. Clark as Dr. Franklin Cochran

J.J. Clark

Dr. Franklin Cochran

Production Companies

Kalem Company
General Film Company