
Drums of the Desert
Drums of the Desert
Release: 1940-10-06·Runtime: 64m·★ 5.0
Adventure
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.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Monogram Pictures
Cast
Ralph Byrdas Paul Dumont
Neyle Morrowas Ben Ali
DeForest Covanas Tribesman
Lorna Grayas Helene Laroche
George Lynnas Captain Jean Bridaux (as George Peter Lynn)
Jack Chefeas Steward
Donald Kerras Hospital Attendant
Willy Castelloas Addullah (as William Castello)
Mantan Morelandas Sergeant 'Blue' Williams
Charles Townsendas Sergeant Duval
Jean Del Valas Colonel Fouchet (as Jean Del-Val)
Ann Codeeas Mme. Fouchet
Boyd Irwinas Captain Andre
Alberto Morinas Hassan
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