The Devil Dancer
“Two men fought for the Devil Dancer. One to hold what he had bought- the other to win the love he sought.”
Synopsis
An English explorer disturbed by the practices of an isolated tribe attempts to rescue a native girl he has become fascinated with. THE DEVIL DANCER was highly praised at time of release for its exquisite cinematography, especially in the use of light and shadow. The film received an Academy Award nomination in this category. Sadly, it is among the lost. No prints or negatives are known to survive.
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Gilda Gray
Takla (The Devil Dancer)
Clive Brook
Stephen Athelstan
Anne Schaefer
Tana (as Ann Schaeffer)
Serge Temoff
Beppo
Michael Vavitch
Hassim
Sôjin Kamiyama
Sadik Lama (as Sojin)
Claire Du Brey
Audrey
Albert Conti
Arnold Guthrie
Anna May Wong
Sada
Martha Mattox
Isabel
Kalla Pasha
Toy
James B. Leong
The Grand Lama
William H. Tooker
Lathrop
Nora Cecil
Julia
Barbara Tennant
The White Woman
Josephine the Monkey
Monkey (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 3, 1927
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fred Niblo
- Screenplay & Story
- Alice D.G. Miller, Harry Hervey
- Original Title
- The Devil Dancer
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Samuel Goldwyn Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fred Niblo
Alice D.G. Miller, Harry Hervey
Thomas Brannigan, George Barnes
Viola Lawrence
Samuel Goldwyn
Department Leadership Roster
Fred Niblo
Director
Samuel Goldwyn
Producer
Viola Lawrence
Editor
Alice D.G. Miller
Writer
Thomas Brannigan
Director of Photography
George Barnes
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Oscar Best Cinematography Nominees
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Oscars 1929
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Devil Dancer
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Devil Dancer about?
An English explorer disturbed by the practices of an isolated tribe attempts to rescue a native girl he has become fascinated with. THE DEVIL DANCER was highly praised at time of release for its exquisite cinematography, especially in the use of light and shadow. The film received an Academy Award nomination in this category. Sadly, it is among the lost. No prints or negatives are known to survive.
Who directed The Devil Dancer?
The Devil Dancer was directed by Fred Niblo.
Who stars in The Devil Dancer?
The principal cast of The Devil Dancer includes Gilda Gray, Clive Brook, Anne Schaefer, Serge Temoff, Michael Vavitch.
When was The Devil Dancer released and how long is it?
The Devil Dancer was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Devil Dancer?
The Devil Dancer holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).