Tragedy of the Desert
Synopsis
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 1, 1912
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sidney Olcott
- Original Score
- Walter C. Simon
- Original Title
- Tragedy of the Desert
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Kalem Company, General Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sidney Olcott
Walter C. Simon
Department Leadership Roster
Sidney Olcott
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tragedy of the Desert
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tragedy of the Desert about?
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.
Who directed Tragedy of the Desert?
Tragedy of the Desert was directed by Sidney Olcott.
Who stars in Tragedy of the Desert?
The principal cast of Tragedy of the Desert includes Gene Gauntier, Robert G. Vignola, Alice Hollister, J.P. McGowan, J.J. Clark.
When was Tragedy of the Desert released and how long is it?
Tragedy of the Desert was released in 1912 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for Tragedy of the Desert?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tragedy of the Desert was composed by Walter C. Simon.