The Devil Dancer (1927)

The Devil Dancer (1927)

Two men fought for the Devil Dancer. One to hold what he had bought- the other to win the love he sought. 1927-11-03 United States of America 73 Min. PG-13
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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.

Cast

Gilda Gray is Takla (The Devil Dancer)
Takla (The Devil Dancer)
Clive Brook is Stephen Athelstan
Stephen Athelstan
Sôjin Kamiyama is Sadik Lama (as Sojin)
Sadik Lama (as Sojin)
Anne Schaefer is Tana (as Ann Schaeffer)
Tana (as Ann Schaeffer)
Albert Conti is Arnold Guthrie
Arnold Guthrie
James B. Leong is The Grand Lama
The Grand Lama