''Burning Sands'' is a 1922 American silent

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directed by George Melford and written by Olga Printzlau and Waldemar Young based upon the novel of the same name by Arthur Weigall. The film stars

Wanda Hawley Wanda Hawley (born Selma Wanda Pittack; July 30, 1895 – March 18, 1963) was an American actress during the silent film era. She entered the theatrical profession with an amateur group in Seattle, and later toured the United States and Can ...

, Milton Sills, Louise Dresser,

Jacqueline Logan Jacqueline Medura Logan (November 30, 1902 – April 4, 1983) was an American actress and silent film star. Logan was a WAMPAS Baby Star of 1922. Early life Logan was born in Corsicana, Texas, on November 30, 1902, the only child to Charles A. ...

, Robert Cain, Fenwick Oliver, and Winter Hall. The film was released on September 3, 1922, by

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. It is not known whether the film currently survives, which suggests that it is a

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. Paramount hoped the production would enjoy the same success to the similarly-themed hit '' The Sheik'' produced by the studio the previous year.

Plot

As described in a film magazine review, a kindly old sheik is being deceived by his villainous son, who seeks to destroy his father by uniting with the enemy tribe. However, the plan is foiled by a young English philosopher who lives alone at the oasis. In the ensuing battle the villain is killed, leaving the way clear for the happy marriage of the philosopher and the young woman he loves.

Cast

References

Bibliography

* Michelakis, Pantelis & Wyke, Maria. ''The Ancient World in Silent Cinema''. Cambridge University Press, 2013.

External links

* * 1922 films 1922 lost films Silent American drama films 1922 drama films Paramount Pictures films Films directed by George Melford American black-and-white films American silent feature films Films based on British novels 1920s American films 1920s English-language films {{1920s-silent-drama-film-stub