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The Desert Bride
The Desert Bride

The Desert Bride

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Captain Maurice de Florimont, a French Army intelligence officer, is captured by Arab nationalists while on an espionage mission. His sweetheart Diane Duval is also taken prisoner. Both are tortured by Kassim Ben Ali, leader of the Arab nationalists, but they refuse to divulge any information. They are finally rescued by French troops who storm the fortress and kill Kassim.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

57 mins

Rating

4.7/10

Release Date

26 March 1928

Country

United States of America

Cast

Betty Compson

Betty Compson

Diane Duval

Allan Forrest

Allan Forrest

Capt. Maurice de Florimont

Edward Martindel

Edward Martindel

Col. Sorelle

Otto Matieson

Otto Matieson

Kassim Ben Ali

Roscoe Karns

Roscoe Karns

Pvt. Terry

Frank Austin

Frank Austin

Beggar

Charles Darvas

Charles Darvas

Legionaire Officer (uncredited)

Harry Semels

Harry Semels

Kassim’s Henchman (uncredited)

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