The Lure of Egypt
Synopsis
Professor Lampton's work of excavating the tomb of Akhnaton (Ikhnaton) is held up by lack of funds, and Prince Dagmar, scion of a Balkan royal family, finances him with the ulterior motive of robbing the tomb of its treasures. Michael Amory, an artist assisting Lampton, loves Margaret, but believing her to be in love with the prince he departs with Gondo Koro, a Bedouin prophet who knows the location of the tomb. Dagmar sends Millicent, an adventuress, to obtain the information from Michael, and when Dagmar enters the tomb at night Michael surprises him. The thieves wound Michael, but they are captured and he and Margaret are reconciled.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 15, 1921
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Howard Hickman
- Screenplay & Story
- Norma Lorimer, Elliott J. Clawson, Richard Schayer
- Original Title
- The Lure of Egypt
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Federal Photoplays of California
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Howard Hickman
Norma Lorimer, Elliott J. Clawson, Richard Schayer
Enrique Juan Vallejo
Department Leadership Roster
Howard Hickman
Director
Enrique Juan Vallejo
Director of Photography
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What is The Lure of Egypt about?
Professor Lampton's work of excavating the tomb of Akhnaton (Ikhnaton) is held up by lack of funds, and Prince Dagmar, scion of a Balkan royal family, finances him with the ulterior motive of robbing the tomb of its treasures. Michael Amory, an artist assisting Lampton, loves Margaret, but believing her to be in love with the prince he departs with Gondo Koro, a Bedouin prophet who knows the location of the tomb. Dagmar sends Millicent, an adventuress, to obtain the information from Michael, and when Dagmar enters the tomb at night Michael surprises him. The thieves wound Michael, but they are captured and he and Margaret are reconciled.
Who directed The Lure of Egypt?
The Lure of Egypt was directed by Howard Hickman.
Who stars in The Lure of Egypt?
The principal cast of The Lure of Egypt includes Robert McKim, Claire Adams, Joseph J. Dowling, Carl Gantvoort, Maude Wayne.
When was The Lure of Egypt released and how long is it?
The Lure of Egypt was released in 1921 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Is The Lure of Egypt based on a book or true story?
The Lure of Egypt is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Norma Lorimer".