Drums of the Desert
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.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1940 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Adventure |
| Director | George Waggner |
| Runtime | 64 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.0/10 (3 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
Drums of the Desert is an acquired taste at 5.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.
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A classic from 1940. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.
— MovieFinder Editorial
🎭 Cast
Ralph Byrd
Paul Dumont
Lorna Gray
Helene Laroche
George Lynn
Captain Jean Bridaux (as George Peter Lynn)
Willy Castello
Addullah (as William Castello)
Mantan Moreland
Sergeant 'Blue' Williams
Jean Del Val
Colonel Fouchet (as Jean Del-Val)
Ann Codee
Mme. Fouchet
Boyd Irwin
Captain Andre
Neyle Morrow
Ben Ali
Alberto Morin
Hassan
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