Burning Sands (1922 film)

Burning Sands is a 1922 American silent drama film directed by George Melford and written by Olga Printzlau and Waldemar Young based upon the novel of the same name by Arthur Weigall. The film stars Wanda Hawley, Milton Sills, Louise Dresser, Jacqueline Logan, Robert Cain, Fenwick Oliver, and Winter Hall. The film was released on September 3, 1922, by Paramount Pictures.[1][2] It is not known whether the film currently survives,[3] which suggests that it is a lost film.

Burning Sands
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Directed byGeorge Melford
Screenplay byOlga Printzlau
Waldemar Young
Based onBurning Sands
by Arthur Weigall
Produced byJesse L. Lasky
StarringWanda Hawley
Milton Sills
Louise Dresser
Jacqueline Logan
CinematographyBert Glennon
Production
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Distributed byParamount Pictures
Release date
  • September 3, 1922 (1922-09-03)
Running time
70 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageSilent (English intertitles)

Paramount hoped the production would enjoy the same success to the similarly-themed hit The Sheik produced by the studio the previous year.[4]

Plot

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As described in a film magazine review,[5] a kindly old sheik is being deceived by his villainous son, who seeks to destroy his father by uniting with the enemy tribe. However, the plan is foiled by a young English philosopher who lives alone at the oasis. In the ensuing battle the villain is killed, leaving the way clear for the happy marriage of the philosopher and the young woman he loves.

Cast

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References

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  1. ^ Hal Erickson (2015). "Burning-Sands - Trailer - Cast - Showtimes - NYTimes.com". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. Baseline & All Movie Guide. Archived from the original on May 18, 2015. Retrieved January 30, 2015.
  2. ^ "Burning Sands". afi.com. Retrieved January 30, 2015.
  3. ^ Progressive Silent Film List: Burning Sands at silentera.com
  4. ^ Michelakis & Wyke p. 84
  5. ^ "Tried and Proven Pictures: Burning Sands". Exhibitors Trade Review. New York: Exhibitors Review Publishing Corporation: 32. April 19, 1924. Retrieved November 16, 2022.   This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.

Bibliography

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  • Michelakis, Pantelis & Wyke, Maria. The Ancient World in Silent Cinema. Cambridge University Press, 2013. ISBN 978-1-107-01610-1
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