The Virgin of Stamboul
Synopsis
Turkish chieftain Achmet Bey catches one of his many wives in adultery and murders her lover. Tossing aside the cuckolding wife, he abducts his harem an innocent girl. However, a brave American who loves her comes to her rescue.
Top Cast
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Priscilla Dean
Sari - a beggar girl
Wheeler Oakman
Capt. Carlisle Pemberton
Wallace Beery
Sheik Achmet Hamid
Clyde Benson
His emissary
E. Alyn Warren
Yusef Bey
Nigel De Brulier
Capt. Kassan
Edmund Burns
Hector Baron
Eugenie Forde
Agia - Sari's Mother
Ethel Ritchie
Resha - the Sheik's favorite wife
Yvette Mitchell
Undetermined role
C.E. Collins
Blind Beggar (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 27, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tod Browning
- Screenplay & Story
- Tod Browning, William Parker, H.H. Van Loan
- Original Title
- The Virgin of Stamboul
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tod Browning
Tod Browning, William Parker, H.H. Van Loan
William Fildew
Viola Lawrence
Department Leadership Roster
Tod Browning
Director
William Fildew
Director of Photography
Viola Lawrence
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Virgin of Stamboul
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What is The Virgin of Stamboul about?
Turkish chieftain Achmet Bey catches one of his many wives in adultery and murders her lover. Tossing aside the cuckolding wife, he abducts his harem an innocent girl. However, a brave American who loves her comes to her rescue.
Who directed The Virgin of Stamboul?
The Virgin of Stamboul was directed by Tod Browning.
Who stars in The Virgin of Stamboul?
The principal cast of The Virgin of Stamboul includes Priscilla Dean, Wheeler Oakman, Wallace Beery, Clyde Benson, E. Alyn Warren.
When was The Virgin of Stamboul released and how long is it?
The Virgin of Stamboul was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.