Belle of the Desert (1929)
The Sheikh of one of the tribes loves the Bedouin girl Salma, who's engaged to her cousin. The Sheikh kidnaps her and forces her to marry him. As she gives birth to a child, the servant Suleiman helps her escape, only for his malicious intentions to be revealed when he tries to attack her.
Director: Vedat Örfi Bengü
Genre: Thriller
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: May 1, 1929
Cast
- Assia Dagher - سلمى
- Mary Queeny - بثينة
- Abdelsalam Al-Nabulsi - الأمير عبدالله
- Widad Orfa
Screenplay
Editing: Mary Queeny
Production: لوتس فيلم (آسيا وشركاها)
Country: Egypt
Language: العربية
Original Language: ar
Keywords
black and white
More Films by Director: Vedat Örfi Bengü
More Films in Genre: Thriller
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Belle of the Desert about?
- The Sheikh of one of the tribes loves the Bedouin girl Salma, who's engaged to her cousin. The Sheikh kidnaps her and forces her to marry him. As she gives birth to a child, the servant Suleiman helps her escape, only for his malicious intentions to be revealed when he tries to attack her.
- Who directed Belle of the Desert?
- Belle of the Desert was directed by Vedat Örfi Bengü.
- Who stars in Belle of the Desert?
- Belle of the Desert stars Assia Dagher, Mary Queeny, Abdelsalam Al-Nabulsi, Widad Orfa.
- How long is Belle of the Desert?
- Belle of the Desert has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is Belle of the Desert?
- Belle of the Desert is a Thriller film.
- Where was Belle of the Desert produced?
- Belle of the Desert was produced in Egypt.