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The Devil Dancer

The Devil Dancer

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Status

Released

Release Date

Nov 3, 1927

Runtime

1h 13m

Genres

Drama, Romance

Original Title

The Devil Dancer

Production Companies

Samuel Goldwyn Productions

Director

Fred Niblo

Description

An English explorer disturbed by the practices of an isolated tribe attempts to rescue a native girl he has become fascinated with. THE DEVIL DANCER was highly praised at time of release for its exquisite cinematography, especially in the use of light and shadow. The film received an Academy Award nomination in this category. Sadly, it is among the lost. No prints or negatives are known to survive.