The Scimitar of the Prophet
Synopsis
While touring Egypt, Harris and his wife visit an old temple and are fascinated by a sacred scimitar, which, at the corner of a shrine, is religiously guarded by Hadjji, a Mohammedan priest. The wife is a curio fiend, and demands that Harris secure the scimitar, but the husband, having read in his guidebook that the scimitar was supposedly presented to the prophet in a vision and that the vengeance of Allah will follow whosoever disturbs it, begs her to abandon the foolish idea. She insists. That night Harris enters the temple with a rope ladder, steals the scimitar and escapes.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 11, 1913
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert G. Vignola
- Original Title
- The Scimitar of the Prophet
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 18m
- Production Studios
- Kalem Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert G. Vignola
Department Leadership Roster
Robert G. Vignola
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Scimitar of the Prophet
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What is The Scimitar of the Prophet about?
While touring Egypt, Harris and his wife visit an old temple and are fascinated by a sacred scimitar, which, at the corner of a shrine, is religiously guarded by Hadjji, a Mohammedan priest. The wife is a curio fiend, and demands that Harris secure the scimitar, but the husband, having read in his guidebook that the scimitar was supposedly presented to the prophet in a vision and that the vengeance of Allah will follow whosoever disturbs it, begs her to abandon the foolish idea. She insists. That night Harris enters the temple with a rope ladder, steals the scimitar and escapes.
Who directed The Scimitar of the Prophet?
The Scimitar of the Prophet was directed by Robert G. Vignola.
Who stars in The Scimitar of the Prophet?
The principal cast of The Scimitar of the Prophet includes Earle Foxe, Alice Hollister, Robert G. Vignola, Henry Hallam.
When was The Scimitar of the Prophet released and how long is it?
The Scimitar of the Prophet was released in 1913 with a total runtime of 18m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Scimitar of the Prophet?
The Scimitar of the Prophet holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).