Fazil (1928)

75 mins | Romance | 4 June 1928

Director:

Howard Hawks

Cinematographer:

L. W. O'Connell

Production Company:

Fox Film Corp.
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HISTORY

In 1931, Fox made a Spanish-language version of Pierre Frondaie's play. That film, La ley del harem (See Entry), was directed by Lewis Seiler and starred Josée Mojica and Carmen Larrabeiti. ...

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In 1931, Fox made a Spanish-language version of Pierre Frondaie's play. That film, La ley del harem (See Entry), was directed by Lewis Seiler and starred Josée Mojica and Carmen Larrabeiti.

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SOURCE CITATIONS
SOURCE
DATE
PAGE
EHW & MPW
1 Dec 1928
pp. 58-59
Film Daily
10 May 1928
p. 8
The Film Spectator
7 Jul 1928
p. 6
New York Times
5 Jun 1928
p. 21
Variety
6 Jun 1928
p. 13
CAST
PRODUCTION CREDITS
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LITERARY
Based on the play L'Insoumise by Pierre Frondaie (Paris, 3 Oct 1922).
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DETAILS
Alternate Titles:
La ley del harem
Prince Fazil
Release Date:
4 June 1928
Premiere Information:
New York opening: 4 Jun 1928
Production Date:

Copyright Info
Claimant
Date
Copyright Number
Fox Film Corp.
14 November 1927
LP24650
Physical Properties:
Silent with sound sequences
Mus score and sd eff by Movietone
Black and White
Sound, also silent
Also si.
Duration(in mins):
75
Length(in feet):
7,217
Length(in reels):
7
Country:
United States
Language:
English
SYNOPSIS

Prince Fazil, an Arab chieftain, marries Fabienne, a carefree Parisienne, but once she is subjected to the rigors of desert life, she rebels and in doing so precipitates a quarrel. Prince Fazil leaves her for his beloved desert and establishes a harem. Her jealousy aroused, Fabienne returns to him and compels the desert maidens to disperse. The prince denounces her actions, and when a rescue party arrives to save Fabienne, he is mortally wounded; but before dying he poisons her, and they are united in ...

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Prince Fazil, an Arab chieftain, marries Fabienne, a carefree Parisienne, but once she is subjected to the rigors of desert life, she rebels and in doing so precipitates a quarrel. Prince Fazil leaves her for his beloved desert and establishes a harem. Her jealousy aroused, Fabienne returns to him and compels the desert maidens to disperse. The prince denounces her actions, and when a rescue party arrives to save Fabienne, he is mortally wounded; but before dying he poisons her, and they are united in death.

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Name Occurs Before Title
AFI Life Achievement Award

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