Drums of the Desert
“TEMPESTUOUS ROMANCE IN THE HEART OF THE BURNING SAHARA!”
Synopsis
On his way to a post as special adviser of the new parachute troops of the French Foreign Legion in Morocco, Paul Dumont meets the beautiful Helene on the ship. A romance ensues, but the two decide to part when Paul learns that Helene is the fiancée of his best friend and fellow officer Raoul. Raoul is wounded during an Arab attack and the wedding is postponed, and Helene and Paul are thrown together and find it impossible to hide their feelings. The meet in the tent of Hassan, a fortune teller, not knowing the tent is a storage place for arms and ammunition belonging to Addullah, an Arab leader determined to avenge the death of his brother Ben Ali.
Top Cast
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Ralph Byrd
Paul Dumont
Lorna Gray
Helene Laroche
George Lynn
Captain Jean Bridaux (as George Peter Lynn)
Willy Castello
Addullah (as William Castello)
Mantan Moreland
Sergeant 'Blue' Williams
Jean Del Val
Colonel Fouchet (as Jean Del-Val)
Ann Codee
Mme. Fouchet
Boyd Irwin
Captain Andre
Neyle Morrow
Ben Ali
Alberto Morin
Hassan
Jack Chefe
Steward
Bud Harrison
Bobo
DeForest Covan
Tribesman
Donald Kerr
Hospital Attendant
John Stark
Bartosh
Charles Townsend
Sergeant Duval
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 6, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Waggner
- Screenplay & Story
- George Waggner, Dorothy Davenport
- Original Title
- Drums of the Desert
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
- Production Studios
- Monogram Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Waggner
George Waggner, Dorothy Davenport, John T. Neville
Department Leadership Roster
George Waggner
Screenplay
Dorothy Davenport
Screenplay
George Waggner
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Drums of the Desert
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What is Drums of the Desert about?
On his way to a post as special adviser of the new parachute troops of the French Foreign Legion in Morocco, Paul Dumont meets the beautiful Helene on the ship. A romance ensues, but the two decide to part when Paul learns that Helene is the fiancée of his best friend and fellow officer Raoul. Raoul is wounded during an Arab attack and the wedding is postponed, and Helene and Paul are thrown together and find it impossible to hide their feelings. The meet in the tent of Hassan, a fortune teller, not knowing the tent is a storage place for arms and ammunition belonging to Addullah, an Arab leader determined to avenge the death of his brother Ben Ali.
Who directed Drums of the Desert?
Drums of the Desert was directed by George Waggner.
Who stars in Drums of the Desert?
The principal cast of Drums of the Desert includes Ralph Byrd, Lorna Gray, George Lynn, Willy Castello, Mantan Moreland.
When was Drums of the Desert released and how long is it?
Drums of the Desert was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.