Tragedy of the Desert

Tragedy of the Desert

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Status

Released

Release Date

Jul 1, 1912

Original Title

Tragedy of the Desert

Production Companies

Kalem Company, General Film Company

Director

Sidney Olcott

Description

An English doctor based in Egypt finds his wife in the arms of a local diplomat, and in a madness-induced frenzy departs for the desert. After being discovered by wandering Bedouins, Dr. Cochran embraces their practices and begins to fall in love with Zeinab, the daughter of a Sheik. Tragedy ensues when his forgotten wife visits the village and beckons him to take her back.