The Desert Song
"The Best Loved of all Musical Adventures!"
Originally released in 1953. The Desert Song is a music/romance film. directed by H. Bruce Humberstone.
Starring Kathryn Grayson, Gordon MacRae, and Steve Cochran
Synopsis
Shiek Yousseff, poses as a friend of the French while secretly plotting to overthrow them. Apposing Yousseff are the Riffs, whose secret leader, The Red Shadow, is Paul Bonnard, a professor who is studying the desert, and whose attacks on the supply trains intended for Yousseff keep the Riff villages in food. Foreign Legion General Birabeau arrives to conduct an investigation, accompanied by his daughter, Margot. Birabeau hires Bonnard to tutor her, and she is attracted to a Legionaire captain, Claud Fontaine. While the general, Bonnard and Fontaine pay a visit to Yousseff, an American newspaper man, Benji Kidd, discovers a secret way in and out of Yousseff's palace, with the aid of Azuri, a dancing girl in love with Bonnard. The latter is forced to resume his role as the Riffs leader, and kidnap Margot until he can convince her of Yousseff's treachery. But Yousseff's men attack the Riff camp and take Margot prisoner.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 30, 1953
72 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Kathryn Grayson
as Margot Birabeau
Gordon MacRae
as El Khobar / Paul Bonnard
Steve Cochran
as Captain Claude Fontaine
Raymond Massey
as Sheik Yousseff
Dick Wesson
as Benjamin 'Benjy' Kidd
Allyn Ann McLerie
as Azuri
Ray Collins
as Gen. Birabeau
Paul Picerni
as Hassan
Frank De Kova
as Mindar
William Conrad
as Lachmed
You Might Also Like
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Desert Song about?
Shiek Yousseff, poses as a friend of the French while secretly plotting to overthrow them. Apposing Yousseff are the Riffs, whose secret leader, The Red Shadow, is Paul Bonnard, a professor who is ...
Who directed The Desert Song?
The Desert Song was directed by H. Bruce Humberstone.
How long is The Desert Song?
The Desert Song has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was The Desert Song released?
The Desert Song was released on May 30, 1953 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Desert Song?
The main cast of The Desert Song includes Kathryn Grayson, Gordon MacRae, Steve Cochran, Raymond Massey, Dick Wesson.