In Morocco, a French sergeant falls in love with the sister of an Arab colleague, a dangerous situation that could result in death for both of them.....
Direction
Rex Ingram's final film—gorgeous Atlas Mountains location work.
Cinematography
Stunning 35mm desert vistas that outclass the script.
Acting
Pierre Batcheff's smoldering intensity as the doomed brother.
Director
Rex Ingram
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Rex Ingram and Alice Terry were married; she rarely received credit despite co-directing several films. This was their final collaboration before he abandoned Hollywood for obscurity in Nice.
Shot in 1930 but delayed two years—censors fought the 'immoral' interracial romance, though the film ultimately punishes it violently.
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