The Desert Sheik
Synopsis
Corinne Adams, a young American girl touring Egypt, meets a British soldier, Maj. Egerton, in Cairo, and they fall in love. She doesn't know that the major is suffering from a terminal illness. They and some friends take a trip into the desert and are attacked by a Bedouin tribe. The women are captured and the major is knocked out and left for dead. Can British troops arrive in time to save the women from a fate worse than death?
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 21, 1924
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tom Terriss
- Screenplay & Story
- Arthur Conan Doyle, Alice Ramsey
- Original Title
- The Desert Sheik
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Truart Film Co., A.C. Bromhead Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tom Terriss
Arthur Conan Doyle, Alice Ramsey
Arthur Hoerl
A.C. Bromhead
Department Leadership Roster
Tom Terriss
Director
A.C. Bromhead
Producer
Arthur Hoerl
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Desert Sheik
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What is The Desert Sheik about?
Corinne Adams, a young American girl touring Egypt, meets a British soldier, Maj. Egerton, in Cairo, and they fall in love. She doesn't know that the major is suffering from a terminal illness. They and some friends take a trip into the desert and are attacked by a Bedouin tribe. The women are captured and the major is knocked out and left for dead. Can British troops arrive in time to save the women from a fate worse than death?
Who directed The Desert Sheik?
The Desert Sheik was directed by Tom Terriss.
Who stars in The Desert Sheik?
The principal cast of The Desert Sheik includes Wanda Hawley, Nigel Barrie, Pedro de Cordoba, Edith Craig, Stewart Rome.
When was The Desert Sheik released and how long is it?
The Desert Sheik was released in 1924 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Is The Desert Sheik based on a book or true story?
The Desert Sheik is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Arthur Conan Doyle".