The Desert Song (1929)
Posted by Peggy on Jul 2nd 2024
This first telling in film explains how Pierre knew Margot in France and gives reason for his life as a Riff. Has a fresh charm and surpasses later versions, except perhaps the Max Leibman production with Nelson Eddy, whose singing cannot be surpassed.
Posted by Philip on Jul 8th 2023
based on the Broadway hit of the 1920's, this print is very poor. (As a matter of fact, footage of leading lady Carlotta King's first song, is missing, although the audio remains intact.) But this film is very much of historical importance, as an early representation of an early sound film. Included in this print is an "intermission", so be prepared for a long running film. Some scenes were to have been filmed in three strip technicolor, but that is not apparent in this negative. Many fine songs, lots of comedy, and a chance to see a young Myrna Loy, playing a villaness. Certainly a worthwhile film.
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