Vampire of the Desert (1913): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1913, Vampire of the Desert is a drama film directed by Charles L. Gaskill. “Featuring the world's moving picture star, Miss Helen Gardner. This story shows, above all else, the actual nature of the coquette, and, although the case taken is an extreme one, teaches the” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Ishmael, the son of Hagar, an old hag, living on the edge of the desert, falls completely under the charms of Lispeth, a vampire. One day there passes the miserable hut in which these three strange people live, a wealthy banker, named William Corday, his wife and son. Derrick. Lispeth wields her magic power over the husband and soon has him in her power. When he attempts to kiss her, she repulses him. So clever is she that the wife has no idea of her husband's unfaithfulness.

Who’s in it. Vampire of the Desert stars Helen Gardner as Lispeth, Vampire of the Desert, Tefft Johnson as William Corday, the Vampire's Victim, Harry T. Morey as Ishmael and James Morrison as Derrick Corday, William's Son, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Vampire of the Desert page.

If you liked it. Fans of Vampire of the Desert tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.