The Desert Sheik
Originally released in 1924. The Desert Sheik is a adventure/drama film. directed by Tom Terriss. At just 60 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Wanda Hawley, Nigel Barrie, and Pedro de Cordoba
Synopsis
Corinne Adams, a young American girl touring Egypt, meets a British soldier, Maj. Egerton, in Cairo, and they fall in love. She doesn't know that the major is suffering from a terminal illness. They and some friends take a trip into the desert and are attacked by a Bedouin tribe. The women are captured and the major is knocked out and left for dead. Can British troops arrive in time to save the women from a fate worse than death?
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 21, 1924
101 years ago
Runtime
1h 0m
60 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Wanda Hawley
as Corinne Adams
Nigel Barrie
as Maj. Egerton
Pedro de Cordoba
as Prince Ibrahim
Edith Craig
as Miss Adams
Stewart Rome
as Rev. Roden
Douglas Munro
as Mansoor
Cyril Smith
as Lord Howard Cecil
Arthur M. Cullin
as Sir Charles Roden
Percy Standing
as Stephen Belmont
Hamed El Gabrey
as Emir - Desert Sheik
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Truart Film Co.
- A.C. Bromhead Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Desert Sheik about?
Corinne Adams, a young American girl touring Egypt, meets a British soldier, Maj. Egerton, in Cairo, and they fall in love. She doesn't know that the major is suffering from a terminal illness. The...
Who directed The Desert Sheik?
The Desert Sheik was directed by Tom Terriss.
How long is The Desert Sheik?
The Desert Sheik has a runtime of 1 hours and 0 minutes (60 minutes total).
When was The Desert Sheik released?
The Desert Sheik was released on July 21, 1924 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Desert Sheik?
The main cast of The Desert Sheik includes Wanda Hawley, Nigel Barrie, Pedro de Cordoba, Edith Craig, Stewart Rome.