Belle of the Desert
غادة الصحراء
Synopsis
The Sheikh of one of the tribes loves the Bedouin girl Salma, who's engaged to her cousin. The Sheikh kidnaps her and forces her to marry him. As she gives birth to a child, the servant Suleiman helps her escape, only for his malicious intentions to be revealed when he tries to attack her.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vedat Örfi Bengü
- Screenplay & Story
- Vedat Örfi Bengü
- Original Title
- غادة الصحراء
- Country of Origin
- Egypt
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- لوتس فيلم (آسيا وشركاها)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vedat Örfi Bengü
Vedat Örfi Bengü
Mary Queeny
Department Leadership Roster
Vedat Örfi Bengü
Writer
Vedat Örfi Bengü
Director
Mary Queeny
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Frequently Asked Questions About Belle of the Desert
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What is Belle of the Desert about?
The Sheikh of one of the tribes loves the Bedouin girl Salma, who's engaged to her cousin. The Sheikh kidnaps her and forces her to marry him. As she gives birth to a child, the servant Suleiman helps her escape, only for his malicious intentions to be revealed when he tries to attack her.
Who directed Belle of the Desert?
Belle of the Desert was directed by Vedat Örfi Bengü.
Who stars in Belle of the Desert?
The principal cast of Belle of the Desert includes Assia Dagher, Mary Queeny, Abdelsalam Al-Nabulsi, Widad Orfa.
When was Belle of the Desert released and how long is it?
Belle of the Desert was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.