Omar the Tentmaker (1922)

Cast

• Guy Bates Post - Omar the tentmaker
• Virginia Brown Faire - Shireen
• Nigel De Brulier - Nizam ul Mulk
• Noah Beery - The shah of shahs
• Rose Dione - Shah's mother
• Patsy Ruth Miller - Little Shireen
• Douglas Gerrard - Hassan
• Will Jim Hatton - Little Mahruss
• Boris Karloff - Imam Mowaffak
• Maurice 'Lefty' Flynn - The Christian Crusader (as Maurice B. Flynn)

Screenplay

• Richard Walton Tully (Theatre Play)
• Richard Walton Tully (Screenplay)

Keywords

mathematician, slavery, poet, based on real person

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Omar the Tentmaker about?

About Omar Khayyam of Persia, the poet and mathematician, who wrote the Iranian first solar calendar circa A.D. 1073. His fiancé was forced to marry the shah, but she eventually escaped and, with help of grand Vazir, joined Omar Khayyam. Hollywood made a film based on the same story with Connell Wilde, the life and adventures of Omar Khayyam.

Who directed Omar the Tentmaker?

Omar the Tentmaker was directed by James Young.

Who stars in Omar the Tentmaker?

Omar the Tentmaker stars Guy Bates Post, Virginia Brown Faire, Nigel De Brulier, Noah Beery, Rose Dione, Patsy Ruth Miller.

How long is Omar the Tentmaker?

Omar the Tentmaker has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).

What genre is Omar the Tentmaker?

Omar the Tentmaker is a Romance, Drama film.

Where was Omar the Tentmaker produced?

Omar the Tentmaker was produced in United States of America.