The Devil Dancer (1927)

6.2Passed73 minDirector: Fred Niblo

1927 film

The Devil Dancer is a 1927 American silent romantic drama film directed by Fred Niblo and produced by Samuel Goldwyn. The film stars Gilda Gray.

For his work on this film, The Magic Flame and Sadie Thompson, cinematographer George Barnes was nominated for the first Academy Award for Best Cinematography at the 1st Academy Awards ceremony in 1929.

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What is The Devil Dancer about?
The Devil Dancer (1927) — An English explorer disturbed by the practices of an isolated tribe attempts to rescue a native girl with whom he has become fascinated.
Is The Devil Dancer based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Devil Dancer scary?
Content rating: Passed. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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