Barbary Sheep
Synopsis
Arriving with her husband in Arabia, Katherine Wyvrne is ready for romantic times in the exotic Middle East, but her aristocratic husband prefers to be out hunting "Barbara sheep" than fulfilling his wife's desires. She soon meets up with the dashing Arab chief Benchaalai and falls for his charms, but he has a much more sinister goal in mind for her than romance.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 9, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maurice Tourneur
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Hichens, Charles Maigne
- Original Title
- Barbary Sheep
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maurice Tourneur
Robert Hichens, Charles Maigne
Department Leadership Roster
Maurice Tourneur
Director
Charles Maigne
Writer
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 Barbary Sheep
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Barbary Sheep about?
Arriving with her husband in Arabia, Katherine Wyvrne is ready for romantic times in the exotic Middle East, but her aristocratic husband prefers to be out hunting "Barbara sheep" than fulfilling his wife's desires. She soon meets up with the dashing Arab chief Benchaalai and falls for his charms, but he has a much more sinister goal in mind for her than romance.
Who directed Barbary Sheep?
Barbary Sheep was directed by Maurice Tourneur.
Who stars in Barbary Sheep?
The principal cast of Barbary Sheep includes Elsie Ferguson, Lumsden Hare, Pedro de Cordoba, Macey Harlam, Alex Shannon.
When was Barbary Sheep released and how long is it?
Barbary Sheep was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 50m.
Is Barbary Sheep based on a book or true story?
Barbary Sheep is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Robert Hichens".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Barbary Sheep?
Barbary Sheep holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).