The White Sheik
Synopsis
In the Sahara a British Riff chief weds a captured girl to save her from the tribe.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 7, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harley Knoles
- Screenplay & Story
- Rosita Forbes, Violet E. Powell, Mary Murillo
- Original Title
- The White Sheik
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- British International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harley Knoles
Rosita Forbes, Violet E. Powell, Mary Murillo
René Guissart
Department Leadership Roster
Violet E. Powell
Writer
Mary Murillo
Writer
René Guissart
Director of Photography
Harley Knoles
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The White Sheik
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The White Sheik about?
In the Sahara a British Riff chief weds a captured girl to save her from the tribe.
Who directed The White Sheik?
The White Sheik was directed by Harley Knoles.
Who stars in The White Sheik?
The principal cast of The White Sheik includes Lillian Hall-Davis, Jameson Thomas, Warwick Ward, Clifford McLaglen, Gibb McLaughlin.
When was The White Sheik released and how long is it?
The White Sheik was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Is The White Sheik based on a book or true story?
The White Sheik is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Rosita Forbes".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The White Sheik?
The White Sheik holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).