Drama · United States of America · 1920 · 1h 10m

The Virgin of Stamboul

Director

Cast

Priscilla Dean as Sari - a beggar girl Wheeler Oakman as Capt. Carlisle Pemberton Wallace Beery as Sheik Achmet Hamid Clyde Benson as His emissary E. Alyn Warren as Yusef Bey Nigel De Brulier as Capt. Kassan

Crew

William Fildew — Director of Photography Viola Lawrence — Editor H.H. Van Loan — Story

Synopsis

Achmet Bey, a Turkish chieftain, catches one of his many wives in adultery and murders her lover. Throwing aside the cuckolding wife, he abducts his harem an innocent girl. However, a brave American who loves her comes to her rescue.

Mood & Themes

harem murder

Key Collaborators

Tod Browning Director William Fildew Director of Photography Viola Lawrence Editor H.H. Van Loan Story

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