The Devil Dancer

1927 73 min Drama, Romance

An English explorer disturbed by the practices of an isolated tribe attempts to rescue a native girl he has become fascinated with. THE DEVIL DANCER was highly praised at time of release for its exquisite cinematography, especially in the use of light and shadow. The film received an Academy Award nomination in this category. Sadly, it is among the lost. No prints or negatives are known to survive.

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1 nomination

• 1928 CINEMATOGRAPHY George Barnes

director Fred Niblo

writers Alice D.G. Miller, Harry Hervey