Director(s)William Nigh
Producer(s)William Nigh
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Desert Nights (1929) was a Adventure - Drama Film directed by William Nigh and produced by William Nigh.

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John Gilbert "Desert Nights" (1929)

By Silentfilmfanatic on Sep 7, 2010 From Noir and Chick Flicks

“Desert Nights” (1929) is a silent drama starring John Gilbert, Ernest Torrence, and Mary Nolan. Directed by William Nigh, this film is about a hostage’s psychological battle against his captors and the elements. Hugh Rand, played by John Gilbert, is a manager at the Crown Diamond ... Read full article


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Hugh Rand: Free me and I'll free you.
Lady Diana Stonehill: What?
Hugh Rand: From Steve.


Hugh Rand: [Looking at a disheveled Diana] The paint's all peeled off . There's nothing tempting about you now.


Hugh Rand: [to Diana] Play the game with me - diamonds and youth. The world is ours.


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John Gilbert's last silent film. Later that year he would make his disastrous sound debut in His Glorious Night.
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