The Shadow of the East
“The Smashing Sequel to "The SHEIK"”
Synopsis
Barry Craven meets former sweetheart Gillian Locke, who is visiting India with her father. Craven's love for Gillian is revived, but he already has a wife, Lolaire, a native. In a jealous rage, Lolaire kills herself, freeing Craven, who returns to England and marries Gillian. His Indian servant, Kunwar Singh, casts a spell on Craven, causing him to leave Gillian and to go into the Algerian desert. There he joins Said, an old university friend who is the son of an Algerian sheik. Gillian follows, the servant is killed, and with him dies the spell, "The Shadow of the East."
Top Cast
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Frank Mayo
Barry Craven
Mildred Harris
Gillian Locke
Norman Kerry
Said
Bertram Grassby
Kunwar Singh
Evelyn Brent
Lolaire
Edythe Chapman
Aunt Caroline
Josef Swickard
John Locke
Lorimer Johnston
Peter Peters
Toy Gallagher
Undetermined Secondary Role (uncredited)
Sherwood Mertz
Undetermined Secondary Role (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 27, 1924
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Archainbaud
- Screenplay & Story
- Frederic Hatton, Fanny Hatton
- Original Title
- The Shadow of the East
- Spoken Languages
- English, No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Archainbaud
Frederic Hatton, Fanny Hatton, Edith Maude Hull
Jules Cronjager
Department Leadership Roster
Jules Cronjager
Director of Photography
George Archainbaud
Director
Frederic Hatton
Screenplay
Fanny Hatton
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Shadow of the East
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What is The Shadow of the East about?
Barry Craven meets former sweetheart Gillian Locke, who is visiting India with her father. Craven's love for Gillian is revived, but he already has a wife, Lolaire, a native. In a jealous rage, Lolaire kills herself, freeing Craven, who returns to England and marries Gillian. His Indian servant, Kunwar Singh, casts a spell on Craven, causing him to leave Gillian and to go into the Algerian desert. There he joins Said, an old university friend who is the son of an Algerian sheik. Gillian follows, the servant is killed, and with him dies the spell, "The Shadow of the East."
Who directed The Shadow of the East?
The Shadow of the East was directed by George Archainbaud.
Who stars in The Shadow of the East?
The principal cast of The Shadow of the East includes Frank Mayo, Mildred Harris, Norman Kerry, Bertram Grassby, Evelyn Brent.
When was The Shadow of the East released and how long is it?
The Shadow of the East was released in 1924 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Is The Shadow of the East based on a book or true story?
The Shadow of the East is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Edith Maude Hull".