A Son of the Sahara (1924)
As a boy, Raoul is reared by an Arab tribe in Algerian Sahara. Years later, as a refined Europeanized gentleman, he falls in love with Barbara, an officer's daughter, who rejects him when she discovers his background. Affecting a raid, he captures her and then secretly buys her at a slave auction. When she is rescued by French troops, however, his ancestry is established and they find happiness together.
Director: Edwin Carewe
Genre: Adventure, Drama
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: April 13, 1924
Cast
- Bert Lytell - Raoul Le Breton
- Claire Windsor - Barbara Barbier
- Walter McGrail - Capt. Jean Duval
- Rosemary Theby - Rayma
- Montagu Love - Sultan Cassim Ammeh / Colonel Barbier
- Marise Dorval - Annette Le Breton
Screenplay
- Louise Gerard (Novel)
- Adelaide Heilbron (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Robert Kurrle
Editing: Robert De Lacey
Production: Associated First National
Country: United States of America
Language: العربية, English
Original Language: en
Keywords
algeria, lost film, tuareg, djazair, algerian sahara
More Films by Director: Edwin Carewe
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Son of the Sahara about?
- As a boy, Raoul is reared by an Arab tribe in Algerian Sahara. Years later, as a refined Europeanized gentleman, he falls in love with Barbara, an officer's daughter, who rejects him when she discovers his background. Affecting a raid, he captures her and then secretly buys her at a slave auction. When she is rescued by French troops, however, his ancestry is established and they find happiness together.
- Who directed A Son of the Sahara?
- A Son of the Sahara was directed by Edwin Carewe.
- Who stars in A Son of the Sahara?
- A Son of the Sahara stars Bert Lytell, Claire Windsor, Walter McGrail, Rosemary Theby, Montagu Love, Marise Dorval.
- How long is A Son of the Sahara?
- A Son of the Sahara has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is A Son of the Sahara?
- A Son of the Sahara is a Adventure, Drama film.
- Where was A Son of the Sahara produced?
- A Son of the Sahara was produced in United States of America.