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Tragedy of the Desert

Tragedy of the Desert

July 1, 1912 (113 years ago)

Overview

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.

ActorAge thenAge now
Gene Gauntier

Gene Gauntier

Miriam — the Doctor's Wife

Birthday: May 17, 1885

27 December 18, 1966 (81)
Robert G. Vignola

Robert G. Vignola

The Flirtatious Malmoud Bey

Birthday: August 5, 1882

29 October 25, 1953 (71)
Alice Hollister

Alice Hollister

Zenab, The Arab Girl

Birthday: September 28, 1886

25 February 24, 1973 (86)
J.P. McGowan

J.P. McGowan

The Arab Sheik

Birthday: February 23, 1880

32 March 26, 1952 (72)
J.J. Clark

J.J. Clark

Dr. Franklin Cochran

Birthday: September 23, 1879

32 April 12, 1947 (67)