The Devil Dancer (1927)

Name: The Devil Dancer
Genre: Romance, Drama
Released: 1927-11-03

1h 13m

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November 3, 1927
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Plot.

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.

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Release Date
November 3, 1927

Status
Released

Running Time
1h 13m

Content Rating
NR

Genres
Romance Drama

Last updated: 2025-02-12

This Movie Is About.

silent film

lost film

Wiki.

The Devil Dancer is a 1927 American silent romantic drama film directed by Fred Niblo and produced by Samuel Goldwyn. The film stars Gilda Gray.

For his work on this film, The Magic Flame and Sadie Thompson, cinematographer George Barnes was nominated for the first Academy Award for Best Cinematography at the 1st Academy Awards ceremony in 1929.