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The Desert Song (Original title)
Date: 1929 (Release)

Country: USA

Director: Roy Del Ruth

Synopsis: MUSICAL. Pierre Birabeau, who leads a double life as the simple-minded son of a French general and desert guerrilla leader the Red Shadow, kidnaps his love Margot and finally wins her hand when his dual life is unmasked.

Genre:
Musical
Releases
Date: 1929Country: United KingdomRelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Black and White - SoundLength: 11109 FeetLanguage: English

Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(4)

Accessible materials to view(1)
Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 10543 FeetBFI identifier: C-41139
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)



Film materials(4)
Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: NitrateSound: CombinedLength: 10562 FeetBFI identifier: C-41138
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 10543 FeetBFI identifier: C-41139
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)


Description: 35mm Dupe NegativeBase: SafetySound: SoundLength: 10561 FeetBFI identifier: C-41140
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Dupe NegativeBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 10556 FeetBFI identifier: C-41142
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film