Shiraz: A Romance of India
Synopsis
A historical romance set in the Mughal Empire. A potter's son falls for the foundling girl he was raised alongside, unaware she carries royal blood. When slavers abduct her and sell her into the household of a Mughal prince, he follows her to the imperial court at Agra — risking his life to reach her, in a story that imagines the origins of the Taj Mahal.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 26, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Franz Osten
- Screenplay & Story
- William A. Burton
- Original Title
- Shiraz: A Romance of India
- Country of Origin
- Germany, India, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- BIF, Himansu Rai Film, UFA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Franz Osten
William A. Burton, Niranjan Pal
Henry Harris, Emil Schünemann
Himansu Rai
Department Leadership Roster
Franz Osten
Director
Himansu Rai
Producer
William A. Burton
Screenplay
Henry Harris
Director of Photography
Emil Schünemann
Director of Photography
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What is Shiraz: A Romance of India about?
A historical romance set in the Mughal Empire. A potter's son falls for the foundling girl he was raised alongside, unaware she carries royal blood. When slavers abduct her and sell her into the household of a Mughal prince, he follows her to the imperial court at Agra — risking his life to reach her, in a story that imagines the origins of the Taj Mahal.
Who directed Shiraz: A Romance of India?
Shiraz: A Romance of India was directed by Franz Osten.
Who stars in Shiraz: A Romance of India?
The principal cast of Shiraz: A Romance of India includes Himansu Rai, Enakshi Rama Rau, Charu Roy, Seeta Devi, Maya Devi.
When was Shiraz: A Romance of India released and how long is it?
Shiraz: A Romance of India was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.