The Devil Dancer
"Two men fought for the Devil Dancer. One to hold what he had bought- the other to win the love he sought."
Originally released in 1927. The Devil Dancer is a drama/romance film. directed by Fred Niblo. At just 73 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Gilda Gray, Clive Brook, and Anne Schaefer
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 3, 1927
98 years ago
Runtime
1h 13m
73 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Gilda Gray
as Takla (The Devil Dancer)
Clive Brook
as Stephen Athelstan
Anne Schaefer
as Tana (as Ann Schaeffer)
Serge Temoff
as Beppo
Michael Vavitch
as Hassim
Sôjin Kamiyama
as Sadik Lama (as Sojin)
Claire Du Brey
as Audrey
Albert Conti
as Arnold Guthrie
Anna May Wong
as Sada
Martha Mattox
as Isabel
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Samuel Goldwyn Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
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 e...
Who directed The Devil Dancer?
The Devil Dancer was directed by Fred Niblo.
How long is The Devil Dancer?
The Devil Dancer has a runtime of 1 hours and 13 minutes (73 minutes total).
When was The Devil Dancer released?
The Devil Dancer was released on November 3, 1927 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Devil Dancer?
The main cast of The Devil Dancer includes Gilda Gray, Clive Brook, Anne Schaefer, Serge Temoff, Michael Vavitch.