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The Desert Song (1953)
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30 May 1953 (USA) moreTagline:
The wind-swept sands of North Africa! Screaming Arab terror raids! The Harem Dance of Desire! The embattled Foreign Legion! The sheik's palace stormed! And the glorious music of the new "Desert Song" morePlot:
Shiek Yousseff, poses as a friend of the French while secretly plotting to overthrow them. Apposing Yousseff are the Riffs... more | add synopsisUser Comments:
MacRae and Grayson are in fine voice for this well-worn operetta... moreCast
(Credited cast) | Kathryn Grayson | ... | Margot Birabeau |
 | Gordon MacRae | ... | Paul Bonnard |
| Steve Cochran | ... | Capt. Claud Fontaine |
| Raymond Massey | ... | Sheik Yousseff |
 | Dick Wesson | ... | Benjy Kidd |
| Allyn Ann McLerie | ... | Azuri |
| Ray Collins | ... | Gen. Birabeau |
| Paul Picerni | ... | Hassari |
| Frank DeKova | ... | Mindar |
 | William Conrad | ... | Lachmed |
| Trevor Bardette | ... | Neri |
| Mark Dana | ... | Lt. Duvalle |
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110 minCountry:
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1.37 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Mono (RCA Sound System)Certification:
Australia:G | USA:Passed (National Board of Review) | West Germany:12 (nf) | Finland:K-8 | USA:Approved (PCA #16006) | Sweden:15MOVIEmeter: 
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The Desert Song opened at the Casino Theatre on November 30, 1926 and ran for 471 performances. moreSoundtrack:
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This is the third screen version of the operetta and, as far as the singing goes, probably the best. Gordon MacRae is in splendidly robust baritone voice as the mild-mannered anthropologist who is asked to tutor the General's daughter (Kathryn Grayson), all the while being the leader of the Riffs being sought by her French legionnaire boyfriend (Steve Cochran). The well-worn plot rambles on interspersed with some action scenes, silly comedy and exotic dances--all in keeping with the spirit of the desert adventure. The two leads are charming in their roles and Raymond Massey is on hand as an evil sheik. Good color photography and location filming make it a pleasant film to watch--but it's the music by Sigmund Romberg that makes it all worthwhile. Grayson is especially good when she renders "Gay Parisienne" before an army of soldier admirers and gives her most flirtatious and colorful performance since 'Kiss Me Kate'. Gordon MacRae firmly established himself as singer and actor, revealing a sense of humor along with his splendid singing voice. Well worth seeing for fans of musical comedy.