The Devil Dancer(1927)
Two men fought for the Devil Dancer. One to hold what he had bought- the other to win the love he sought.
The Devil Dancer Synopsis
An English explorer disturbed by the practices of an isolated tribe attempts to rescue a native girl he has become fascinated with. THE DEVIL DANCER was highly praised at time of release for its exquisite cinematography, especially in the use of light and shadow. The film received an Academy Award nomination in this category. Sadly, it is among the lost. No prints or negatives are known to survive.
The Devil Dancer (1927) is a drama and romance film directed by Fred Niblo, released on November 3, 1927 with a runtime of 1h 13m. It stars Gilda Gray, Clive Brook, Anne Schaefer and Serge Temoff. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Fred Niblo
- Writers:
- Alice D.G. Miller, Harry Hervey
- Producers:
- Samuel Goldwyn
- Cinematographer:
- George Barnes
- Production:
- Samuel Goldwyn Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Devil Dancer Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gilda Gray
as Takla (The Devil Dancer)
Clive Brook
as Stephen Athelstan
Anne Schaefer
as Tana (as Ann Schaeffer)
- Serge Temoff
Serge Temoff
as Beppo
Michael Vavitch
as Hassim
Sôjin Kamiyama
as Sadik Lama (as Sojin)
Claire Du Brey
as Audrey
Albert Conti
as Arnold Guthrie
Anna May Wong
as Sada
Martha Mattox
as Isabel
Kalla Pasha
as Toy
James B. Leong
as The Grand Lama
Key crew
Directed by Fred Niblo, written by Alice D.G. Miller and Harry Hervey, produced by Samuel Goldwyn.
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The Devil Dancer Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 3 ratings.
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The Devil Dancer – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Devil Dancer online?
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Who stars in The Devil Dancer?
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The main cast of The Devil Dancer (1927) includes Gilda Gray, Clive Brook, Anne Schaefer, Serge Temoff and Michael Vavitch. The film was directed by Fred Niblo. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Devil Dancer released?
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The Devil Dancer was released on November 3, 1927 and runs for 1h 13m.
Is The Devil Dancer worth watching?
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The Devil Dancer (1927) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.