An arranged marriage forces Arabian Princess Scheherazade to marry Prince Murad, a cruel ruler.

The next morning the real Murad shows up and finding the dowry gone orders his men to make it appear that the Desert Hawk has massacred the locals.

[2] The role eventually went to Richard Greene, returning to Hollywood after two years in Britain.

Universal contract player Rock Hudson, who had just impressed in Winchester 73, was also cast.

[3] Director de Cordova said Greene was "everything a man or woman could want in a desert hero.