The Sultan's Daughter | |
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Directed by | Arthur Dreifuss |
Screenplay by | Milton Raison Tim Ryan |
Produced by | Philip N. Krasne James S. Burkett |
Starring | Ann Corio Charles Butterworth Tim Ryan Irene Ryan Edward Norris Fortunio Bonanova |
Cinematography | John Alton |
Edited by | Martin G. Cohn Richard C. Currier |
Music by | Karl Hajos |
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Distributed by | Monogram Pictures |
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Running time | 64 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
The Sultan's Daughter is a 1943 American comedy film directed by Arthur Dreifuss and written by Milton Raison and Tim Ryan. The film stars Ann Corio, Charles Butterworth, Tim Ryan, Irene Ryan, Edward Norris and Fortunio Bonanova. The film was released on December 16, 1943, by Monogram Pictures. [1] [2] [3]
American entertainers Jimmy and Tim find themselves stranded in the Middle Eastern kingdom of Araband. Hoping to strike it rich, they become entangled in palace politics when they meet Patra, the beautiful and headstrong daughter of the Sultan, who has just inherited her late mother's—and later her father's—vast oil-rich lands. Patra insists that these valuable resources be leased only to Americans, putting her at odds with Axis-aligned agents Rata and Ludwig, who aim to seize control of the oil for their own ends. Kuda, the Sultan’s trusted advisor and a secret ally of the Germans, seeks to marry Patra and manipulates Jimmy and Tim into persuading her to sign over the leases—without revealing his true intentions. Patra, aided by her American friend and teacher Irene, skillfully navigates the growing danger while developing a romantic connection that strengthens her resolve. More cunning than her adversaries anticipated, Patra uses charm, wit, and support from her newfound allies to outsmart the villains, secure her inheritance, and ensure the oil lands remain in safe hands.