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The Devil Dancer (1927)

The Devil Dancer (1927)

Drama Romance

Two men fought for the Devil Dancer. One to hold what he had bought- the other to win the love he sought.

Release Date: 1927, November 3
Directors: Fred Niblo
Countries: United States of America
Production: Samuel Goldwyn Productions, Samuel Goldwyn Productions
Cast: Sôjin Kamiyama, Claire Du Brey, James B. Leong, Nora Cecil, Clive Brook, Albert Conti, Martha Mattox, Anna May Wong, Kalla Pasha, Anne Schaefer, Gilda Gray, William H. Tooker

Overview:

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.

Keywords:

lost film silent film