When the Desert Calls
Originally released in 1922. When the Desert Calls is a drama film. directed by Ray C. Smallwood. At just 60 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Violet Heming, Robert Frazer, and Sheldon Lewis
Synopsis
British bank cashier Eldred Caldwell lives with his wife on the edge of the Arabian desert. One day a man named Richard Manners appears at their doorstep. He has some incriminating information about Eldred, who is so devastated he disappears, an apparent suicide. His wife flees into the desert, with Manners in hot pursuit. She is taken in by an unlikely rescuer and years later, after she becomes a nurse when World War I ends, she makes a startling discovery.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 8, 1922
103 years ago
Runtime
1h 0m
60 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Pyramid Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is When the Desert Calls about?
British bank cashier Eldred Caldwell lives with his wife on the edge of the Arabian desert. One day a man named Richard Manners appears at their doorstep. He has some incriminating information abou...
Who directed When the Desert Calls?
When the Desert Calls was directed by Ray C. Smallwood.
How long is When the Desert Calls?
When the Desert Calls has a runtime of 1 hours and 0 minutes (60 minutes total).
When was When the Desert Calls released?
When the Desert Calls was released on October 8, 1922 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in When the Desert Calls?
The main cast of When the Desert Calls includes Violet Heming, Robert Frazer, Sheldon Lewis, Huntley Gordon, J. Barney Sherry.