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The Devil Dancer (1927)

NR · 1927-11-03 · 1h 13m · EN
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Two men fought for the Devil Dancer. One to hold what he had bought- the other to win the love he sought.

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.

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Fred NibloDirectorAlice D.G. MillerWriter

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Gilda GrayGilda GrayTakla (The Devil Dancer)Clive BrookClive BrookStephen AthelstanAnna May WongAnna May WongSadaSerge TemoffSerge TemoffBeppoMichael VavitchMichael VavitchHassimSôjin KamiyamaSôjin KamiyamaSadik Lama (as Sojin)Anne SchaeferAnne SchaeferTana (as Ann Schaeffer)Albert ContiAlbert ContiArnold GuthrieMartha MattoxMartha MattoxIsabelKalla PashaKalla PashaToyJames B. LeongJames B. LeongThe Grand LamaWilliam H. TookerWilliam H. TookerLathrop

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Silent filmLost film

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Genre affinityDrama · RomanceTheme affinitySilent Film · Lost FilmMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityDramaPacingShortEmotional intensityRomance

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What is The Devil Dancer about?

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.

How long is The Devil Dancer?

The Devil Dancer has a runtime of 73 minutes.