Stamboul
“A story of a woman's martyrdom- and a man's supreme sacrifice - with a background of summer palaces in gay Stamboul. Produced at Elstree.”
Synopsis
In the lead-up to the First World War, a French military attaché falls in love with the wife of a prominent German in Stamboul in the Ottoman Empire.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dimitri Buchowetzki
- Screenplay & Story
- Heinz Goldberg, Harry Kahn, Henry Koster
- Original Score
- Percival Mackey
- Original Title
- Stamboul
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Paramount British Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dimitri Buchowetzki
Heinz Goldberg, Harry Kahn, Henry Koster, Pierre Frondaie, Claude Farrère
Percival Mackey
Walter Morosco
Department Leadership Roster
Heinz Goldberg
Screenplay
Walter Morosco
Producer
Harry Kahn
Screenplay
Heinrich Richter
Production Design
Dimitri Buchowetzki
Director
Hermann Warm
Production Design
Henry Koster
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Stamboul
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Stamboul about?
In the lead-up to the First World War, a French military attaché falls in love with the wife of a prominent German in Stamboul in the Ottoman Empire.
Who directed Stamboul?
Stamboul was directed by Dimitri Buchowetzki.
Who stars in Stamboul?
The principal cast of Stamboul includes Warwick Ward, Rosita Moreno, Margot Grahame, Henry Hewitt, Garry Marsh.
When was Stamboul released and how long is it?
Stamboul was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Stamboul?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Stamboul was composed by Percival Mackey.
Is Stamboul based on a book or true story?
Stamboul is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Claude Farrère".