Afrita Hanem: The Genie Lady (1949)
The fortunes of down-on-his-luck crooner Asfour change overnight when he discovers a mysterious lamp housing a charming genie. She can make anything he wishes come true, so he asks for help in luring his distracted girlfriend from the charms of a rich competitor. But Asfour soon learns he should be careful what to wish for, as he soon realizes his heart may lie elsewhere.
Director: Yusuf Maloof, Henry Barakat
Genre: Music, Comedy, Fantasy
Runtime: 112 min
Release Date: November 28, 1949
Cast
- Samia Gamal - Kahramana / Semsema
- Farid Al-Atrash - Asfour
- Lola Sedki - Aleya
- Ismail Yasseen - Bou'ou
- Abdelsalam Al-Nabulsi - Mimi Bey
- Stephan Rosti - Ishta
Screenplay
- Henry Barakat (Story)
- Abu Seoud El-Ibiary
Music: Farid Al-Atrash
Cinematography: Giulio De Luca, Umberto Lanzano
Editing: Emile Bahri
Production: Ahmed Darweesh Films, Farid El Atrash Films
Country: Egypt
Language: العربية
Original Language: ar
Themes
Musical Spectacle
Keywords
musical, genie, musical comedy
More Films by Director: Yusuf Maloof, Henry Barakat
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Afrita Hanem: The Genie Lady about?
- The fortunes of down-on-his-luck crooner Asfour change overnight when he discovers a mysterious lamp housing a charming genie. She can make anything he wishes come true, so he asks for help in luring his distracted girlfriend from the charms of a rich competitor. But Asfour soon learns he should be careful what to wish for, as he soon realizes his heart may lie elsewhere.
- Who directed Afrita Hanem: The Genie Lady?
- Afrita Hanem: The Genie Lady was directed by Yusuf Maloof, Henry Barakat.
- Who stars in Afrita Hanem: The Genie Lady?
- Afrita Hanem: The Genie Lady stars Samia Gamal, Farid Al-Atrash, Lola Sedki, Ismail Yasseen, Abdelsalam Al-Nabulsi, Stephan Rosti.
- How long is Afrita Hanem: The Genie Lady?
- Afrita Hanem: The Genie Lady has a runtime of 1h 52m (112 minutes).
- What genre is Afrita Hanem: The Genie Lady?
- Afrita Hanem: The Genie Lady is a Music, Comedy, Fantasy film.
- Where was Afrita Hanem: The Genie Lady produced?
- Afrita Hanem: The Genie Lady was produced in Egypt.
- What are the themes of Afrita Hanem: The Genie Lady?
- The themes of Afrita Hanem: The Genie Lady include: Musical Spectacle.