The Desert Song(1929)
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The Desert Song Synopsis
French General Birabeau has been sent to Morocco to root out and destroy the Riffs, a band of Arab rebels, who threaten the safety of the French outpost in the Moroccan desert. Their dashing, daredevil leader is the mysterious "Red Shadow". Margot Bonvalet, a lovely, sassy French girl, is soon to be married at the fort to Birabeau's right-hand man, Captain Fontaine. Birabeau's son Pierre, in reality the Red Shadow, loves Margot, but pretends to be a milksop to preserve his secret identity. Margot tells Pierre that she secretly yearns to be swept into the arms of some bold, dashing sheik, perhaps even the Red Shadow himself. Pierre, as the Red Shadow, kidnaps Margot and declares his love for her.
The Desert Song (1929) is a music and romance film directed by Roy Del Ruth, released on April 8, 1929 with a runtime of 2h 3m. It stars John Boles, Carlotta King, Louise Fazenda and Johnny Arthur. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Roy Del Ruth
- Writers:
- Harvey Gates, Otto A. Harbach, Oscar Hammerstein II
- Cinematographer:
- Barney McGill
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Budget:
- $354,000
- Revenue:
- $3,022,000
- Status:
- Released
The Desert Song Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Boles
as The Red Shadow
- Carlotta King
Carlotta King
as Margot
Louise Fazenda
as Susan
Johnny Arthur
as Benny Kidd
Edward Martindel
as General Bierbeau
Jack Pratt
as Pasha
- Roberto E. Guzmán
Roberto E. Guzmán
as Sid El Kar
Otto Hoffman
as Hasse
Marie Wells
as Clementina
John Miljan
as Captain Fontaine
- Del Elliott
Del Elliott
as Rebel
Myrna Loy
as Azuri
Key crew
Directed by Roy Del Ruth, written by Harvey Gates, Otto A. Harbach and Oscar Hammerstein II.
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The Desert Song Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 4 ratings.
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The Desert Song – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Desert Song online?
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Who stars in The Desert Song?
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The main cast of The Desert Song (1929) includes John Boles, Carlotta King, Louise Fazenda, Johnny Arthur and Edward Martindel. The film was directed by Roy Del Ruth. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Desert Song released?
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The Desert Song was released on April 8, 1929 and runs for 2h 3m.
Is The Desert Song worth watching?
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The Desert Song (1929) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.