Kiss of Araby
Synopsis
While the commander of the British Army in Arabia, Major J. W. Courtney, is out in the desert chasing marauding tribesmen, his wife carries on an affair with Captain Randall. Courtney returns to the outpost ahead of time and the wife takes refuge in the quarters of Lieutenant W.B. Lawrence. Lawrence, maintaining the silence (and stiff upper lip) that his code of honor dictates is drummed out of the service. He joins the forces of El Rahman and becomes a sheik of the desert. Warfare, instigated by Randall, breaks out between the troops and the tribesmen and ends when the mortally wounded Randall confesses to his dastardly deeds, the least of which included making love to his commander's wife.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 21, 1933
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Phil Rosen
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward Sinclair, F. McGrew Willis
- Original Title
- Kiss of Araby
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Monarch Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Phil Rosen
Edward Sinclair, F. McGrew Willis
Edward A. Kull
Fred Bain
Burton L. King
Department Leadership Roster
Edward A. Kull
Director of Photography
Phil Rosen
Director
Burton L. King
Producer
Fred Bain
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kiss of Araby
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What is Kiss of Araby about?
While the commander of the British Army in Arabia, Major J. W. Courtney, is out in the desert chasing marauding tribesmen, his wife carries on an affair with Captain Randall. Courtney returns to the outpost ahead of time and the wife takes refuge in the quarters of Lieutenant W.B. Lawrence. Lawrence, maintaining the silence (and stiff upper lip) that his code of honor dictates is drummed out of the service. He joins the forces of El Rahman and becomes a sheik of the desert. Warfare, instigated by Randall, breaks out between the troops and the tribesmen and ends when the mortally wounded Randall confesses to his dastardly deeds, the least of which included making love to his commander's wife.
Who directed Kiss of Araby?
Kiss of Araby was directed by Phil Rosen.
Who stars in Kiss of Araby?
The principal cast of Kiss of Araby includes Maria Alba, Walter Byron, Claire Windsor, Theodore von Eltz, Claude King.
When was Kiss of Araby released and how long is it?
Kiss of Araby was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.