The Arab (1924)
Melodrama | 21 July 1924
Cast:
Ramon Novarro, Alice Terry, Maxudian [ More ]Director:
Rex IngramWriter:
Rex IngramCinematographer:
John F. SeitzProduction Company:
Metro-Goldwyn Pictures Corp.Although the Nov 1923 issue of AmCin suggested that filming was expected to take place in Cairo, Egypt, the 8 Mar 1924 Motion Picture News reported that exteriors were filmed in Tunis, the French-occupied capital of Tunisia. Additional scenes were completed in Paris, France, before director Rex Ingram and select members of the cast relocated to Los Angeles, CA, for the remainder of production.
According to the Dec 1923 AmCin, Philip H. Whitman had been hired to serve as associate first cinematographer alongside John F. Seitz, but was dismissed from the project before filming began, since Ingram determined there was no need for two cinematographers.
Despite reports that Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer planned a “road show” release, the 2 Jul 1924 Var announced that the film had been booked at the Capitol Theatre in New York City beginning 13 Jul 1924, with plans to continue screenings for a second week based on its box-office performance. ...
Although the Nov 1923 issue of AmCin suggested that filming was expected to take place in Cairo, Egypt, the 8 Mar 1924 Motion Picture News reported that exteriors were filmed in Tunis, the French-occupied capital of Tunisia. Additional scenes were completed in Paris, France, before director Rex Ingram and select members of the cast relocated to Los Angeles, CA, for the remainder of production.
According to the Dec 1923 AmCin, Philip H. Whitman had been hired to serve as associate first cinematographer alongside John F. Seitz, but was dismissed from the project before filming began, since Ingram determined there was no need for two cinematographers.
Despite reports that Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer planned a “road show” release, the 2 Jul 1924 Var announced that the film had been booked at the Capitol Theatre in New York City beginning 13 Jul 1924, with plans to continue screenings for a second week based on its box-office performance.
Jamil, son of a Bedouin tribe leader, is disowned by his father for a desert raid at the time of the Feast of Ramadan. He becomes a guide in a Turkish city, where he falls in love with Mary, the daughter of a Christian missionary. The governor's attempt to massacre the Christians is foiled by Jamil when he calls the Bedouins to his aid. Following the death of his father, he is made leader of his tribe, and he accepts the girl's promise to return to him as she departs for ...
Jamil, son of a Bedouin tribe leader, is disowned by his father for a desert raid at the time of the Feast of Ramadan. He becomes a guide in a Turkish city, where he falls in love with Mary, the daughter of a Christian missionary. The governor's attempt to massacre the Christians is foiled by Jamil when he calls the Bedouins to his aid. Following the death of his father, he is made leader of his tribe, and he accepts the girl's promise to return to him as she departs for America.
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