The White Rose
الوردة البيضاء
Synopsis
Topping the list of 100 Best Egyptian Films, this classic musical melodrama launched the film career of one of Egypt’s greatest singers and composers, Mohamed Abdel Wahhab. Galal Effendi, the son of an impoverished aristocrat, is forced to leave his studies to seek employment. After a short stint as a clerk, however, Galal discovers his musical talents and finds success as a popular singer. Through its story of upward mobility based on merit rather than influence, the film examines the emergence of Egyptian middle-class identity.
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Mohamed Abdel Wahab
محمد جلال أفندى
Dawlat Abiad
فاطمة هانم - زوجة الأب
Samira Kholosi
رجاء إسماعيل بك
Soliman Naguib
إسماعيل بك - والد رجاء
Zaki Rostom
شفيق بك - شقيق فاطمة هانم
Mohamed Abdel Koudouss
خليل أفندى - باشكاتب الدائرة
Tawfiq Al Mardanlli
الشيخ مدبولى
Said Abou Bakr
Edmond Tuima
الساكن الأطرش
Riad Al Sunbati
يعزف عود فى اغنية النيل نجاشى
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mohammed Karim
- Screenplay & Story
- Mohammed Karim, Soliman Naguib, Tawfiq Al Mardanlli, Ahmed Rami
- Original Title
- الوردة البيضاء
- Country of Origin
- Egypt
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Production Studios
- فيلم عبدالوهاب
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mohammed Karim
Mohammed Karim, Soliman Naguib, Tawfiq Al Mardanlli, Ahmed Rami
Department Leadership Roster
Mohammed Karim
Writer
Mohammed Karim
Director
Soliman Naguib
Writer
Tawfiq Al Mardanlli
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The White Rose
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What is The White Rose about?
Topping the list of 100 Best Egyptian Films, this classic musical melodrama launched the film career of one of Egypt’s greatest singers and composers, Mohamed Abdel Wahhab. Galal Effendi, the son of an impoverished aristocrat, is forced to leave his studies to seek employment. After a short stint as a clerk, however, Galal discovers his musical talents and finds success as a popular singer. Through its story of upward mobility based on merit rather than influence, the film examines the emergence of Egyptian middle-class identity.
Who directed The White Rose?
The White Rose was directed by Mohammed Karim.
Who stars in The White Rose?
The principal cast of The White Rose includes Mohamed Abdel Wahab, Dawlat Abiad, Samira Kholosi, Soliman Naguib, Zaki Rostom.
When was The White Rose released and how long is it?
The White Rose was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 2h 10m.