Vampire of the Desert
“Featuring the world's moving picture star, Miss Helen Gardner. This story shows, above all else, the actual nature of the coquette, and, although the case taken is an extreme one, teaches the danger of playing with fire.”
Synopsis
Ishmael, the son of Hagar, an old hag, living on the edge of the desert, falls completely under the charms of Lispeth, a vampire. One day there passes the miserable hut in which these three strange people live, a wealthy banker, named William Corday, his wife and son. Derrick. Lispeth wields her magic power over the husband and soon has him in her power. When he attempts to kiss her, she repulses him. So clever is she that the wife has no idea of her husband's unfaithfulness.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 16, 1913
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles L. Gaskill
- Original Title
- Vampire of the Desert
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 19m
- Production Studios
- Vitagraph Company of America
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles L. Gaskill
Department Leadership Roster
Charles L. Gaskill
Director
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 Vampire of the Desert
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What is Vampire of the Desert about?
Ishmael, the son of Hagar, an old hag, living on the edge of the desert, falls completely under the charms of Lispeth, a vampire. One day there passes the miserable hut in which these three strange people live, a wealthy banker, named William Corday, his wife and son. Derrick. Lispeth wields her magic power over the husband and soon has him in her power. When he attempts to kiss her, she repulses him. So clever is she that the wife has no idea of her husband's unfaithfulness.
Who directed Vampire of the Desert?
Vampire of the Desert was directed by Charles L. Gaskill.
Who stars in Vampire of the Desert?
The principal cast of Vampire of the Desert includes Helen Gardner, Tefft Johnson, Harry T. Morey, James Morrison, Leah Baird.
When was Vampire of the Desert released and how long is it?
Vampire of the Desert was released in 1913 with a total runtime of 19m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Vampire of the Desert?
Vampire of the Desert holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).