The Desert Sheik(1924)
The Desert Sheik Synopsis
Corinne Adams, a young American girl touring Egypt, meets a British soldier, Maj. Egerton, in Cairo, and they fall in love. She doesn't know that the major is suffering from a terminal illness. They and some friends take a trip into the desert and are attacked by a Bedouin tribe. The women are captured and the major is knocked out and left for dead. Can British troops arrive in time to save the women from a fate worse than death?
The Desert Sheik (1924) is a adventure, drama and romance film directed by Tom Terriss, released on July 21, 1924 with a runtime of 1h. It stars Wanda Hawley, Nigel Barrie, Pedro de Cordoba and Edith Craig. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Tom Terriss
- Writers:
- Arthur Conan Doyle, Alice Ramsey
- Producers:
- A.C. Bromhead
- Production:
- Truart Film Co., A.C. Bromhead Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Desert Sheik Cast & Crew
Main cast
Wanda Hawley
as Corinne Adams
Nigel Barrie
as Maj. Egerton
Pedro de Cordoba
as Prince Ibrahim
Edith Craig
as Miss Adams
Stewart Rome
as Rev. Roden
Douglas Munro
as Mansoor
Cyril Smith
as Lord Howard Cecil
- Arthur M. Cullin
Arthur M. Cullin
as Sir Charles Roden
- Percy Standing
Percy Standing
as Stephen Belmont
- Hamed El Gabrey
Hamed El Gabrey
as Emir - Desert Sheik
Key crew
Directed by Tom Terriss, written by Arthur Conan Doyle and Alice Ramsey, produced by A.C. Bromhead.
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The Desert Sheik Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Desert Sheik – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Desert Sheik?
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The main cast of The Desert Sheik (1924) includes Wanda Hawley, Nigel Barrie, Pedro de Cordoba, Edith Craig and Stewart Rome. The film was directed by Tom Terriss. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Desert Sheik released?
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The Desert Sheik was released on July 21, 1924 and runs for 1h.
Is The Desert Sheik worth watching?
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The Desert Sheik (1924) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.