Movie

Drums of the Desert

“TEMPESTUOUS ROMANCE IN THE HEART OF THE BURNING SAHARA!”

★ 5.5(4)19401h 4m

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Good to know

Director: George Waggner
Release date: 1940-10-06
Runtime: 1h 4m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Monogram Pictures

About Drums of the Desert

Drums of the Desert is a 1940 movie in the Adventure genre, directed by George Waggner, starring Ralph Byrd, Lorna Gray and George Lynn. It has a runtime of 1 hour 4 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.5/10 from 4 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Drums of the Desert in Austria — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

On his way to a post as special adviser of the new parachute troops of the French Foreign Legion in Morocco, Paul Dumont meets the beautiful Helene on the ship. A romance ensues, but the two decide to part when Paul learns that Helene is the fiancée of his best friend and fellow officer Raoul. Raoul is wounded during an Arab attack and the wedding is postponed, and Helene and Paul are thrown together and find it impossible to hide their feelings. The meet in the tent of Hassan, a fortune teller, not knowing the tent is a storage place for arms and ammunition belonging to Addullah, an Arab leader determined to avenge the death of his brother Ben Ali.

Cast

Ralph Byrd

Paul Dumont

Lorna Gray

Helene Laroche

George Lynn

Captain Jean Bridaux (as George Peter Lynn)

Willy Castello

Addullah (as William Castello)

Mantan Moreland

Sergeant 'Blue' Williams

Jean Del Val

Colonel Fouchet (as Jean Del-Val)

Ann Codee

Mme. Fouchet

Boyd Irwin

Captain Andre

Neyle Morrow

Ben Ali

Alberto Morin

Hassan

Jack Chefe

Steward

Bud Harrison

Bobo

Themes & keywords

morocco

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Drums of the Desert in Austria?+

Drums of the Desert is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Austria. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Drums of the Desert on Netflix?+

Drums of the Desert is not on Netflix in Austria right now.

How long is Drums of the Desert?+

Drums of the Desert has a runtime of 1 hour 4 minutes (64 minutes).

Who stars in Drums of the Desert?+

Drums of the Desert stars Ralph Byrd, Lorna Gray, George Lynn, Willy Castello and Mantan Moreland.

When did Drums of the Desert come out?+

Drums of the Desert is a 1940 movie directed by George Waggner.

What genre is Drums of the Desert?+

Drums of the Desert is Adventure film.

Who directed Drums of the Desert?+

Drums of the Desert was directed by George Waggner.