The Unexpected Party
السَّهرة المحفوظة
Synopsis
This musical comedy produced in 1953 for the General Government of Algeria, features the comic trio composed of Rouiched, Mohamed Touri and Sid Ali Fernandel, accompanied by the orchestra of the master of the Algiers Chaâbi El Hadj M'hamed El Anka, the singer Fadhéla Dziria, Mustapha Skandrani on the piano. Some scenes were filmed at the Summer Palace (the current Palace of the Algerian Presidency, called the People's Palace). André Zwobada, the director, will play an important role after the independence of Algeria in 1962, in the production and preservation of the first Algerian newsreels.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- André Zwobada
- Original Score
- El Hadj M'hamed El Anka
- Original Title
- السَّهرة المحفوظة
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- 23m
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André Zwobada
El Hadj M'hamed El Anka
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André Zwobada
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What is The Unexpected Party about?
This musical comedy produced in 1953 for the General Government of Algeria, features the comic trio composed of Rouiched, Mohamed Touri and Sid Ali Fernandel, accompanied by the orchestra of the master of the Algiers Chaâbi El Hadj M'hamed El Anka, the singer Fadhéla Dziria, Mustapha Skandrani on the piano. Some scenes were filmed at the Summer Palace (the current Palace of the Algerian Presidency, called the People's Palace). André Zwobada, the director, will play an important role after the independence of Algeria in 1962, in the production and preservation of the first Algerian newsreels.
Who directed The Unexpected Party?
The Unexpected Party was directed by André Zwobada.
Who stars in The Unexpected Party?
The principal cast of The Unexpected Party includes Rouiched, Sid Ali Fernandel, Mohamed Touri, El Hadj M'hamed El Anka, Fadhéla Dziria.
When was The Unexpected Party released and how long is it?
The Unexpected Party was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 23m.
Who composed the musical score for The Unexpected Party?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Unexpected Party was composed by El Hadj M'hamed El Anka.