Tragedy of the Desert
Jul 01, 1912
Director
Sidney OlcottOverview
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.
Cast of Tragedy of the Desert
Crew of Tragedy of the Desert
About Tragedy of the Desert
What is Tragedy of the Desert about?
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.
When was Tragedy of the Desert released?
Tragedy of the Desert was released on July 1, 1912.
Who directed Tragedy of the Desert?
Tragedy of the Desert was directed by Sidney Olcott.
Who is in the cast of Tragedy of the Desert?
The cast of Tragedy of the Desert includes Gene Gauntier (Miriam — the Doctor's Wife), Robert G. Vignola (The Flirtatious Malmoud Bey), Alice Hollister (Zenab, The Arab Girl), J.P. McGowan (The Arab Sheik) and J.J. Clark (Dr. Franklin Cochran).