The Lure of the City
Shaher Ka Jadoo
Synopsis
Sundarlal abandons his wife, Lalita, and children to pursue a living in the city, where he succumbs to a life of depravity. After their son dies, their daughter, Saju, defends her virtue and supports her mother in extreme poverty. Disguised as a man, she searches the city for her father with the help of a blind man, Baldev. Saju falls in love with a drunken millionaire she rescues, who mistakes her for a boy.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kali Prasad Ghosh
- Screenplay & Story
- Kali Prasad Ghosh
- Original Score
- Krishna Chandra Dey
- Original Title
- Shaher Ka Jadoo
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 16m
- Production Studios
- Sagar Movietone
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kali Prasad Ghosh
Kali Prasad Ghosh
Krishna Chandra Dey
Kali Prasad Ghosh
Department Leadership Roster
Kali Prasad Ghosh
Director
Kali Prasad Ghosh
Producer
Kali Prasad Ghosh
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lure of the City
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What is The Lure of the City about?
Sundarlal abandons his wife, Lalita, and children to pursue a living in the city, where he succumbs to a life of depravity. After their son dies, their daughter, Saju, defends her virtue and supports her mother in extreme poverty. Disguised as a man, she searches the city for her father with the help of a blind man, Baldev. Saju falls in love with a drunken millionaire she rescues, who mistakes her for a boy.
Who directed The Lure of the City?
The Lure of the City was directed by Kali Prasad Ghosh.
Who stars in The Lure of the City?
The principal cast of The Lure of the City includes Sabita Devi, M. Kumar, Motilal, Krishna Chandra Dey, Surabhi Kamalabai.
When was The Lure of the City released and how long is it?
The Lure of the City was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 2h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for The Lure of the City?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Lure of the City was composed by Krishna Chandra Dey.