The Desert Bride
Synopsis
Captain Maurice de Florimont, a French Army intelligence officer, is captured by Arab nationalists while on an espionage mission. His sweetheart Diane Duval is also taken prisoner. Both are tortured by Kassim Ben Ali, leader of the Arab nationalists, but they refuse to divulge any information. They are finally rescued by French troops who storm the fortress and kill Kassim.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 26, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 22, 2024
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Walter Lang
- Screenplay & Story
- Elmer Harris, Morton Blumenstock, Ewart Adamson, Anthony Coldeway
- Original Title
- The Desert Bride
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 57m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Walter Lang
Elmer Harris, Morton Blumenstock, Ewart Adamson, Anthony Coldeway
Ray June
Arthur Roberts
Harry Cohn
Department Leadership Roster
Harry Cohn
Producer
Arthur Roberts
Editor
Walter Lang
Director
Ray June
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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Frequently Asked Questions About The Desert Bride
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What is The Desert Bride about?
Captain Maurice de Florimont, a French Army intelligence officer, is captured by Arab nationalists while on an espionage mission. His sweetheart Diane Duval is also taken prisoner. Both are tortured by Kassim Ben Ali, leader of the Arab nationalists, but they refuse to divulge any information. They are finally rescued by French troops who storm the fortress and kill Kassim.
Who directed The Desert Bride?
The Desert Bride was directed by Walter Lang.
Who stars in The Desert Bride?
The principal cast of The Desert Bride includes Betty Compson, Allan Forrest, Edward Martindel, Otto Matieson, Roscoe Karns.
When was The Desert Bride released and how long is it?
The Desert Bride was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 57m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Desert Bride?
The Desert Bride holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).