A Midas of the Desert
Jan 08, 1915 · 20m
Director
Walter EdwardsOverview
When a malaria epidemic breaks out, miserly store owner Jed Thompson exploits the situation by selling essential quinine capsules at an exorbitant price to the local gold miners. He refuses credit to miner Ray Knowles, whose father is sick. Jed’s daughter Dora, however, gives Ray some capsules. For this Jed banishes her to work in the mines. When she falls ill with the disease, he withholds the medication and wandering in delirium she is taken in by the Knowles. Rallying the other miners, they cast Jed out into the desert where he perishes, imagining all around him has turned to gold.
Cast of A Midas of the Desert
Crew of A Midas of the Desert
About A Midas of the Desert
What is A Midas of the Desert about?
When a malaria epidemic breaks out, miserly store owner Jed Thompson exploits the situation by selling essential quinine capsules at an exorbitant price to the local gold miners. He refuses credit to miner Ray Knowles, whose father is sick. Jed’s daughter Dora, however, gives Ray some capsules. For this Jed banishes her to work in the mines. When she falls ill with the disease, he withholds the…
When was A Midas of the Desert released?
A Midas of the Desert was released on January 8, 1915.
How long is A Midas of the Desert?
A Midas of the Desert runs 20 minutes.
Who directed A Midas of the Desert?
A Midas of the Desert was directed by Walter Edwards.
Who is in the cast of A Midas of the Desert?
The cast of A Midas of the Desert includes Walter Edwards (Jed Thompson), Betty Burbridge (Dora Thompson), Alfred Hollingsworth (Old Bill Knowles) and Roy Coulson (Ray Knowles).