Desert Nights
| Desert Nights | |
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| Directed by | William Nigh |
| Produced by | William Nigh |
| Written by |
Willis Goldbeck (treatment) Endre Bohem (adaptation) Marian Ainslee (titles) Ruth Cummings (titles) Lenore J. Coffee (continuity) |
| Story by |
John T. Neville Dale Van Every |
| Starring |
John Gilbert Ernest Torrence Mary Nolan |
| Music by | William Axt (uncredited) |
| Cinematography | James Wong Howe |
| Edited by | Harry Reynolds |
| Distributed by | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
Release dates |
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Running time | 62 mins. |
| Country | United States |
| Language |
Silent English intertitles |
Desert Nights (also known as Thirst) is a 1929 American silent adventure/romantic drama film starring John Gilbert, Ernest Torrence, and Mary Nolan.[1][2] Directed by William Nigh, the film is the last silent film starring John Gilbert.
Synopsis
Two thieves victimize a diamond mine and kidnap its manager, but he gains the upper hand (and falls in love with one of them) when they flee into the hostile desert.
Cast
- John Gilbert as Hugh Rand
- Ernest Torrence as Lord Steve Stonehill
- Mary Nolan as Lady Diana Stonehill
- Claude King as the 'Real' Lord Stonehill (uncredited)
Status
Desert Night survives and is available for download or DVD purchase from The Warner Bros. Archives collection site.[3]
References
- ↑ Variety film review; May 8, 1929, page 24.
- ↑ Harrison's Reports film review; May 11, 1929, page 75.
- ↑ Desert Nights at silentera.com
External links
- Desert Nights at the Internet Movie Database
- Desert Nights at the TCM Movie Database
- Desert Nights at AllMovie