Abdul the Damned (1935)
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In 1908, Sultan Abdul Hamid rules the Turkish Empire, but he is faced with the threat of revolt by the Young Turk party. He allows Hilmi Pasha, the leader of the Young Turks, to return from exile and form the country's first constitutional government. With tensions still growing, chief of police Kadar Pasha assassinates Hassan Bey, the leader of the Old Turk party, and makes it look as if a Young Turk committed the crime, in order to give Abdul an excuse for arresting the Young Turk leaders. Meanwhile, Abdul becomes infatuated with a visiting Austrian singer. When she rejects his advances, she endangers both herself and her fiancé, a Turkish officer who also knows who really shot Hassan Bey.
Cast
- Fritz Kortner - The Sultan, Abdul Hamid II & Kislar
- Adrienne Ames - Therese, Viennese Operetta Star
- Nils Asther - Kadar Pasha, Chief of Police
- John Stuart - Talak Pasha, Officer of Turkish Army
- Esme Percy - Ali, the Grand Eunuch
- Walter Rilla - Hassan-Bey
- Charles Carson - Gen. Hilmi-Pasha
- Patric Knowles - Omar - Hilmi's Attache
- Eric Portman - Conspirastor
- Clifford Heatherley - Court Doctor
Screenplay
- Robert Neumann (Story)
- Ashley Dukes (Scenario Writer)
- Roger Burford (Scenario Writer)
- Warren Chetham-Strode (Scenario Writer)
- Warren Chetham-Strode (Dialogue)
Themes
Ottoman Empire: Magnificence and Power
Keywords
sultan, ottoman empire
Trailer
Abdul the Damned TrailerFrequently Asked Questions
- What is Abdul the Damned about?
- In 1908, Sultan Abdul Hamid rules the Turkish Empire, but he is faced with the threat of revolt by the Young Turk party. He allows Hilmi Pasha, the leader of the Young Turks, to return from exile and form the country's first constitutional government. With tensions still growing, chief of police Kadar Pasha assassinates Hassan Bey, the leader of the Old Turk party, and makes it look as if a Young Turk committed the crime, in order to give Abdul an excuse for arresting the Young Turk leaders. Meanwhile, Abdul becomes infatuated with a visiting Austrian singer. When she rejects his advances, she endangers both herself and her fiancé, a Turkish officer who also knows who really shot Hassan Bey.
- Who directed Abdul the Damned?
- Abdul the Damned was directed by Karl Grune.
- Who stars in Abdul the Damned?
- Abdul the Damned stars Fritz Kortner, Adrienne Ames, Nils Asther, John Stuart, Esme Percy, Walter Rilla.
- How long is Abdul the Damned?
- Abdul the Damned has a runtime of 1h 51m (111 minutes).
- What genre is Abdul the Damned?
- Abdul the Damned is a Drama, History film.
- Where was Abdul the Damned produced?
- Abdul the Damned was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Abdul the Damned?
- The themes of Abdul the Damned include: Ottoman Empire: Magnificence and Power.