Tragedy of the Desert

Tragedy of the Desert

0% | Jul 01, 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.

Featured Cast

Sidney Olcott
Director
Walter C. Simon
Music

Cast

Miriam — the Doctor's Wife
Gene Gauntier
Miriam — the Doctor's Wife
The Flirtatious Malmoud Bey
Robert G. Vignola
The Flirtatious Malmoud Bey
Zenab, The Arab Girl
Alice Hollister
Zenab, The Arab Girl
The Arab Sheik
J.P. McGowan
The Arab Sheik
Dr. Franklin Cochran
J.J. Clark
Dr. Franklin Cochran

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