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The White Rose (1932)

Movie ★ 10.0 130 min

Romance Music Drama

Topping the list of 100 Best Egyptian Films, this classic musical melodrama launched the film career of one of Egypt’s greatest singers and composers, Mohamed Abdel Wahhab. Galal Effendi, the son of an impoverished aristocrat, is forced to leave his studies to seek employment. After a short stint as a clerk, however, Galal discovers his musical talents and finds success as a popular singer. Through its story of upward mobility based on merit rather than influence, the film examines the emergence of Egyptian middle-class identity.

Mohammed Karim Writer Mohammed Karim Director Soliman Naguib Writer Tawfiq Al Mardanlli Writer

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Quick facts

Released
December 4, 1932
Runtime
130 min
IMDb
tt0268754
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Language
Studio
فيلم عبدالوهاب

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Cast

Mohamed Abdel Wahab Mohamed Abdel Wahab محمد جلال أفندى Dawlat Abiad Dawlat Abiad فاطمة هانم - زوجة الأب Samira Kholosi Samira Kholosi رجاء إسماعيل بك Soliman Naguib Soliman Naguib إسماعيل بك - والد رجاء Zaki Rostom Zaki Rostom شفيق بك - شقيق فاطمة هانم Mohamed Abdel Koudouss Mohamed Abdel Koudouss خليل أفندى - باشكاتب الدائرة Tawfiq Al Mardanlli Tawfiq Al Mardanlli الشيخ مدبولى Said Abou Bakr Said Abou Bakr Edmond Tuima Edmond Tuima الساكن الأطرش Riad Al Sunbati Riad Al Sunbati يعزف عود فى اغنية النيل نجاشى

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Frequently asked questions

What is The White Rose about?
Topping the list of 100 Best Egyptian Films, this classic musical melodrama launched the film career of one of Egypt’s greatest singers and composers, Mohamed Abdel Wahhab. Galal Effendi, the son of an impoverished aristocrat, is forced to leave his studies to seek employment. After a short stint as a clerk, however, Galal discovers his musical talents and finds success as a popular singer. Through its story of upward mobility based on merit rather than influence, the film examines the emergence of Egyptian middle-class identity.
Who directed The White Rose?
The White Rose was directed by Mohammed Karim.
Who stars in The White Rose?
The White Rose stars Mohamed Abdel Wahab, Dawlat Abiad, Samira Kholosi, Soliman Naguib.
When was The White Rose released?
The White Rose is a 1932 romance, music, drama film.
Where can I watch The White Rose?
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