A Yank in Libya (1942)
A ONE-MAN BLITZ!
American correspondent Mike Malone uncovers a Nazi plot for an uprising of the Arab tribes in Lybia. Pursued by Sheik David and his men, Mike takes refuge in the suite of Nancy Brooks, who is in the British Intelligence. He asks her to hide a gun and escapes through a window. Reporting the affair to British Consul Herbert Forbes, the latter tries to discourage him from further investigation, as the British are aware of the plot and are planning on staging a coup. He goes with Mike to Nancy's apartment, and she denies having ever seen him before. Sheik Ibrahim, next in command of the Arab tribe to Sheik David, is plotting with Nazi agent Yussof Streyer to kill David who is friendly with the British. Mike and Nancy have gone to David's camp, escape from Ibrahim's henchmen, and get back to El Moktar before the Arabs attack the garrison.
Cast
- Walter Woolf King - Mike Malone
- Joan Woodbury - Nancy Brooks-Graham
- H.B. Warner - Herbert Forbes
- Harry Parke - Parky
- Duncan Renaldo - Sheik David
- George J. Lewis - Sheik Ibrahim
Screenplay
- Arthur St. Claire (Screenplay)
- Sherman L. Lowe (Screenplay)
Themes
The Horror of War and Humanity
Keywords
nazi, sheik, arab
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Yank in Libya about?
- American correspondent Mike Malone uncovers a Nazi plot for an uprising of the Arab tribes in Lybia. Pursued by Sheik David and his men, Mike takes refuge in the suite of Nancy Brooks, who is in the British Intelligence. He asks her to hide a gun and escapes through a window. Reporting the affair to British Consul Herbert Forbes, the latter tries to discourage him from further investigation, as the British are aware of the plot and are planning on staging a coup. He goes with Mike to Nancy's apartment, and she denies having ever seen him before. Sheik Ibrahim, next in command of the Arab tribe to Sheik David, is plotting with Nazi agent Yussof Streyer to kill David who is friendly with the British. Mike and Nancy have gone to David's camp, escape from Ibrahim's henchmen, and get back to El Moktar before the Arabs attack the garrison.
- Who directed A Yank in Libya?
- A Yank in Libya was directed by Albert Herman.
- Who stars in A Yank in Libya?
- A Yank in Libya stars Walter Woolf King, Joan Woodbury, H.B. Warner, Harry Parke, Duncan Renaldo, George J. Lewis.
- How long is A Yank in Libya?
- A Yank in Libya has a runtime of 1h 7m (67 minutes).
- What genre is A Yank in Libya?
- A Yank in Libya is a War, Drama, Romance film.
- Where was A Yank in Libya produced?
- A Yank in Libya was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of A Yank in Libya?
- The themes of A Yank in Libya include: The Horror of War and Humanity.