Turkish Delight (1927)
Comedy | 11 November 1927
Director:
Paul SloaneWriters:
Tay Garnett, Albert Shelby Le Vino, Irvin S. CobbCinematographer:
Jacob A. BadaraccoEditor:
Margaret DarrellProduction Designer:
Max ParkerProduction Company:
De Mille Pictures Corp.The 22 May 1926 Moving Picture World announced the upcoming production from producer Cecil B. DeMille, for release through Producers Distributing Corp. The 20 Nov 1926 Motion Picture News noted that the film marked the only leading role for actress Julia Faye, whose career otherwise consisted of supporting parts. Various sources have claimed that Faye was one of DeMille’s mistresses.
The 22 Jan 1927 Hollywood Topics reported that principal photography was underway at DeMille Studios in Culver City, CA. The 11 Feb 1927 Motion Picture News credited former U.S. Army colonel Starrett Ford as production manager. Nearly two months later, the 8 Apr 1927 issue noted that John Krafft was adding intertitles to the completed film. However, on 11 May 1927, Var reported that Producers Distributing Corp. was postponing release, “pending decision as to remaking all or part” of the picture. Although a 19 Sep 1927 opening date was listed in the 19 Jul 1927 Film Daily, the release was postponed until 11 Nov 1927. Exhibitor reports in the 26 Nov 1927, 28 Apr 1928, and 16 Jun 1928 issues of Exhibitors Herald and Moving Picture World expressed disappointment in either the picture itself or in its appeal to audiences.
An unrelated stage production, also titled Turkish Delight, was mentioned in the 3 Aug 1927 Var.
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The 22 May 1926 Moving Picture World announced the upcoming production from producer Cecil B. DeMille, for release through Producers Distributing Corp. The 20 Nov 1926 Motion Picture News noted that the film marked the only leading role for actress Julia Faye, whose career otherwise consisted of supporting parts. Various sources have claimed that Faye was one of DeMille’s mistresses.
The 22 Jan 1927 Hollywood Topics reported that principal photography was underway at DeMille Studios in Culver City, CA. The 11 Feb 1927 Motion Picture News credited former U.S. Army colonel Starrett Ford as production manager. Nearly two months later, the 8 Apr 1927 issue noted that John Krafft was adding intertitles to the completed film. However, on 11 May 1927, Var reported that Producers Distributing Corp. was postponing release, “pending decision as to remaking all or part” of the picture. Although a 19 Sep 1927 opening date was listed in the 19 Jul 1927 Film Daily, the release was postponed until 11 Nov 1927. Exhibitor reports in the 26 Nov 1927, 28 Apr 1928, and 16 Jun 1928 issues of Exhibitors Herald and Moving Picture World expressed disappointment in either the picture itself or in its appeal to audiences.
An unrelated stage production, also titled Turkish Delight, was mentioned in the 3 Aug 1927 Var.
Abdul Hassan, a pompous Turkish rug dealer living in New York City, disdains all womankind, except for his American-born niece, Zelma. Meanwhile, in Tamboustan, the sultan’s ruthless widow assumes the throne after seven male heirs have met violent deaths. Villainous Achmet Ali informs the sultana that Abdul is now the rightful heir, and she summons him for inspection as a mate. On the voyage to Tamboustan, Zelma meets and falls in love with wealthy American adventurer Donald Sims. Despite Abdul's protests, Donald follows them to their destination and is incarcerated shortly after his arrival. Zelma secures Donald’s freedom by inciting a revolt in the harem, and thwarts the sultana's henchmen in their pursuit of Abdul. Zelma, Donald, Abdul, and a harem girl escape Tamboustan and return safely to the ...
Abdul Hassan, a pompous Turkish rug dealer living in New York City, disdains all womankind, except for his American-born niece, Zelma. Meanwhile, in Tamboustan, the sultan’s ruthless widow assumes the throne after seven male heirs have met violent deaths. Villainous Achmet Ali informs the sultana that Abdul is now the rightful heir, and she summons him for inspection as a mate. On the voyage to Tamboustan, Zelma meets and falls in love with wealthy American adventurer Donald Sims. Despite Abdul's protests, Donald follows them to their destination and is incarcerated shortly after his arrival. Zelma secures Donald’s freedom by inciting a revolt in the harem, and thwarts the sultana's henchmen in their pursuit of Abdul. Zelma, Donald, Abdul, and a harem girl escape Tamboustan and return safely to the U.S.
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