Omar the Tentmaker
Synopsis
About Omar Khayyam of Persia, the poet and mathematician, who wrote the Iranian first solar calendar circa A.D. 1073. His fiancé was forced to marry the shah, but she eventually escaped and, with help of grand Vazir, joined Omar Khayyam. Hollywood made a film based on the same story with Connell Wilde, the life and adventures of Omar Khayyam.
Top Cast
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Guy Bates Post
Omar the tentmaker
Virginia Brown Faire
Shireen
Nigel De Brulier
Nizam ul Mulk
Noah Beery
The shah of shahs
Rose Dione
Shah's mother
Patsy Ruth Miller
Little Shireen
Douglas Gerrard
Hassan
Will Jim Hatton
Little Mahruss
Boris Karloff
Imam Mowaffak
Maurice 'Lefty' Flynn
The Christian Crusader (as Maurice B. Flynn)
Edward Kimball
Omar's father (as Edward M. Kimball)
Walter Long
The executioner
Evelyn Selbie
Zarah
John Gribner
Mahruss
Gordon Mullen
Emissary to the Shah
George Regas
Emissary to the Shah (as George Rigas)
Nick Shaid
Arab Guard in Shireen's Garden (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 22, 1922
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Young
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Walton Tully
- Original Title
- Omar the Tentmaker
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Richard Walton Tully Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Young
Richard Walton Tully
Department Leadership Roster
James Young
Director
Richard Walton Tully
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Omar the Tentmaker.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Omar the Tentmaker
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What is Omar the Tentmaker about?
About Omar Khayyam of Persia, the poet and mathematician, who wrote the Iranian first solar calendar circa A.D. 1073. His fiancé was forced to marry the shah, but she eventually escaped and, with help of grand Vazir, joined Omar Khayyam. Hollywood made a film based on the same story with Connell Wilde, the life and adventures of Omar Khayyam.
Who directed Omar the Tentmaker?
Omar the Tentmaker was directed by James Young.
Who stars in Omar the Tentmaker?
The principal cast of Omar the Tentmaker includes Guy Bates Post, Virginia Brown Faire, Nigel De Brulier, Noah Beery, Rose Dione.
When was Omar the Tentmaker released and how long is it?
Omar the Tentmaker was released in 1922 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.