This is an overview about the film, Desert Sands, shot in 1955, starring Ralph Meeker, Marla English, and J. Carrol Naish. It offers insight into filming locations and roles played by each actor. This piece also highlights lesser-known facts and fascinating aspects about the movie and its related events.
Where it Filmed?
Desert Sands was shot across various locations in the USA. The Mojave Desert, Arizona, was one of its prime locations. Yuma, Arizona, was another key site for shooting. Hollywood’s renowned American National Studios, located in Los Angeles, California, was also used. Furthermore, filming sequences were carried out in Imperial County, California. Filming of Desert Sands took place between February 1955 and March 1, 1955.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Ralph Meeker | Capt. David Malcolm |
| Marla English | Princess Zara |
| J. Carrol Naish | Sergeant Diepel |
| John Carradine | Jala |
| Ron Randell | Pvt. Peter Havers |
| John Smith | Pvt. Rex Tyle |
| Keith Larsen | El Zanal |
| Lita Milan | Alita |
| Philip Tonge | Cpl. Sandy McTosh |
| Otto Waldis | Gabin |
| Peter Mamakos | Pvt. Lucia Capella |
| Jarl Victor | Lt. Gina Mackie |
| Nico Minardos | Gerard |
| Aaron Saxon | Tamal |
| Albert Carrier | Ducco |
| Linda Sue Rowen | Arab Girl |
| Peter Bourne | Weems (uncredited) |
| Marc Cavell | El Zanel as a Boy (uncredited) |
| Terence de Marney | Kramer (uncredited) |
| Joseph DeCorse | Arab (uncredited) |
| Rudy Germane | Legionnaire (uncredited) |
| Bela Kovacs | Maj. Henri Panton (uncredited) |
| Mort Mills | Wolock – Radio Man (uncredited) |
| Peter Norman | Dr. Kleiner (uncredited) |
| Joseph Waring | Dylak Spokesman (uncredited) |
| Ben Wright | Commandant Captain (uncredited) |
| Al Wyatt Sr. | Arab (uncredited) |
| Joe Yrigoyen | Arab (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
This section is a compilation of interesting tidbits associated with the movie Desert Sands.
- The movie was categorized under the Adventure and Romance genre.
- The director of the film was Lesley Selander, and the screenplay was written by George W. George, George F. Slavin, and Danny Arnold.
- The movie was initially released on February 27, 1956, in Sweden.
- The plot of the movie centered around The French Foreign Legion battling rebellious Arabs in North Africa.
- The cinema piece was of 1 hour and 27-minute duration.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Mojave Desert, Arizona, USA
- Latitude: 34.0489281
- Longitude: -111.0937311
- Place ID: ChIJaxhMy-sIK4cRcc3Bf7EnOUI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Arizona, USA
- Timezone: America/Phoenix
- Location Name: Yuma, Arizona, USA
- Latitude: 32.6926512
- Longitude: -114.6276916
- Place ID: ChIJ2a1NIYdi1oARWEKe9Qc6qc8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Yuma, AZ, USA
- Timezone: America/Phoenix
- Location Name: American National Studios, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0907315
- Longitude: -118.3266146
- Place ID: ChIJv3lSBAe_woAR5Pq9l2eaevY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
