The White Slave (1927 film)

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The White Slave
Die weisse Sklavin (1927) poster.jpg
Directed by Augusto Genina
Written by
Produced by Lothar Stark
Starring
Cinematography Gustave Preiss
Music by Gustav Gold
Production
companies
  • Lothar Stark-Film
  • Wolfe Productions
Release date
  • 22 September 1927 (1927-09-22)
Running time
96 minutes
CountryGermany
Languages
  • Silent
  • German intertitles

The White Slave (German : Die weisse Sklavin) is a 1927 German silent drama film directed by Augusto Genina and starring Liane Haid, Vladimir Gajdarov and Harry Hardt. [1] The film's sets were designed by Otto Erdmann and Hans Sohnle. A remake of the same name was filmed in Germany in 1937. [2]

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The White Slave" is a 1927 German silent drama film directed by Augusto Genina. The film stars Liane Haid as Lady Mary Watson, Vladimir Gajdarov as Ali Benver Bey, and Harry Hardt as Brefont. The narrative follows Olga, a Frenchwoman of high social standing, who marries Ali Benver Bey, an Arab, against the counsel of her friends, including Dr. Alex Werner, the Bey's physician. Upon relocating to Arabia, Olga initially experiences happiness but soon confronts the challenges of adapting to Arab customs and her husband's growing possessiveness. The story explores themes of cultural clash and personal freedom. [3]

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References

  1. Grange p. 265
  2. Slavin p.93-94
  3. "The White Slave ( 1929-11-15 )". Peliplat. Retrieved 11 April 2025.

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