
Vampire of the Desert
Drama
Overview
Ishmael, the son of Hagar, an old hag, living on the edge of the desert, falls completely under the charms of Lispeth, a vampire. One day there passes the miserable hut in which these three strange people live, a wealthy banker, named William Corday, his wife and son. Derrick. Lispeth wields her magic power over the husband and soon has him in her power. When he attempts to kiss her, she repulses him. So clever is she that the wife has no idea of her husband's unfaithfulness.
Top Cast


Helen Gardner
Helen Gardner
Lispeth, Vampire of the Desert
Helen Gardner
Lispeth, Vampire of the Desert


Tefft Johnson
Tefft Johnson
William Corday, the Vampire's Victim
Tefft Johnson
William Corday, the Vampire's Victim


Harry T. Morey
Harry T. Morey
Ishmael
Harry T. Morey
Ishmael


James Morrison
James Morrison
Derrick Corday, William's Son
James Morrison
Derrick Corday, William's Son


Leah Baird
Leah Baird
Mrs. William Corday
Leah Baird
Mrs. William Corday


Norma Talmadge
Norma Talmadge
Ethel - Derrick's Fiancée
Norma Talmadge
Ethel - Derrick's Fiancée


Flora Finch
Flora Finch
Hagar
Flora Finch
Hagar
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