United States / Nov 03, 1927 / NR
Two men fought for the Devil Dancer. One to hold what he had bought- the other to win the love he sought.
1h 13min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Albert Conti | Arnold Guthrie |
| Anna May Wong | Sada |
| Martha Mattox | Isabel |
| Kalla Pasha | Toy |
| James B. Leong | The Grand Lama |
| William H. Tooker | Lathrop |
| Nora Cecil | Julia |
| Barbara Tennant | The White Woman |
Genres
DramaRomance
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Devil Dancer |
| Original language | EN |
| Spoken languages | No Language |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Samuel Goldwyn Productions |
| Release date | 3 novembre 1927 |
| Production | Samuel Goldwyn |
| Writer | Alice D.G. Miller, Harry Hervey |
| Editing | Viola Lawrence |
| Cinematography | George Barnes, Thomas Brannigan |
| Assistant directors | H. Bruce Humberstone, Fred Niblo |
| Camera operators | George Barnes, Thomas Brannigan |
| Additional photography | George Barnes, Thomas Brannigan |
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| Production design | Harold Grieve, Willy Pogany |
| Art direction | Harold Grieve, Willy Pogany |
| Set decoration | Harold Grieve, Willy Pogany |
Release dates
Theatrical release
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