Two films, one week, same book — 1912's wild cinematic twin birth.
Ouida's novel made into a 1912 film -- released within days of another 2-reeler based on the same story.
Production
Rushed release to beat rival studio's identical adaptation.
Costume
French Foreign Legion kits and Edwardian desert glam.
Director
George Nichols
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