The Lost Patrol (1934)

A lost British Army patrol, counting Boris Karloff and Victor McLaglen amongst its members, is stranded in an oasis in the Cradle of Civilization; their last orders lost in the mind of a now-deceased officer. They are surrounded by the enemy with little chance of survival. The tension is strong and it’s a dark, psychological battle for each of the soldiers, where few if any will survive. I do enjoy the story telling in this era of John Ford films (fairly short run times with compelling stories told in tight locales) over his sweeping westerns. 

Oscar Nomination: Best Music, Score