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Tragedy of the Desert

★ 9/10 · 1 votes 1912 Released

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

Gene Gauntier Miriam — the Doctor's Wife Robert G. Vignola The Flirtatious Malmoud Be Alice Hollister Zenab, The Arab Girl J.P. McGowan The Arab Sheik J.J. Clark Dr. Franklin Cochran