Tragedy of the Desert

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.

Cast

Gene Gauntier

Miriam — the Doctor's Wife

Robert G. Vignola

The Flirtatious Malmoud Bey

Alice Hollister

Zenab, The Arab Girl

J.P. McGowan

The Arab Sheik

J.J. Clark