Tragedy of the Desert

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Tragedy of the Desert
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Film still featured on 1912 cover of The Moving Picture World
Directed by Sidney Olcott
Written by Gene Gauntier
Produced by Kalem Company
Starring Jack J. Clark
Gene Gauntier
Cinematography George K. Hollister
Distributed by General Films Company
Release date
  • July 1, 1912 (1912-07-01)
Running time
2000 ft
CountryUnited States
Languages Silent film
(English intertitles)

Tragedy of the Desert is a 1912 American silent film produced by Kalem Company and distributed by General Film Company. It was directed by Sidney Olcott with Gene Gauntier and Jack J. Clark in the leading roles.

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The film was shot in Luxor, Egypt.


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